Neuapostolische Kirche Schweiz

What Neuapostolische Kirche Schweiz does

The Neuapostolische Kirche Schweiz (NAK Schweiz; French: Église néo-apostolique de Suisse; Italian: Chiesa Neo-Apostolica Svizzera) is the Swiss territorial branch of the global Neuapostolische Kirche, headquartered at Ueberlandstrasse 243, 8051 Zürich, with 14 administrative employees. The organization provides weekly worship services with Holy Communion, three annual sacramental services for the deceased, individual pastoral care, confirmation instruction, hospital/nursing home/prison visitation, bereavement support, and an array of community programs for children (NAKids), youth, and seniors. Music programs include the Jugend-Sinfonieorchester (JSO), the Zürcher Seniorenchor, and four additional choral ensembles (Cantarte, Nabene Chor, Zürichsee Chor, Chœur ENArmonie). Two affiliated foundations — Stiftung NAK Humanitas and NAK-Diakonia (Hilfs- und Förderstiftung) — extend charitable and humanitarian activities. The church operates across German, French, and Italian-speaking Switzerland under the spiritual leadership of District Apostle (Bezirksapostel) Thomas Deubel and Apostle Matthias Pfützner, and is part of the global Neuapostolische Kirche network of approximately 9 million members, which in May 2026 transitioned global leadership to Chief Apostle (Stammapostel) Helge Mutschler.

The technology stack is conventional and non-proprietary: a tri-language content website (nak.ch, fr.nak.ch, it.nak.ch), IPTV broadcasting of worship services, an online course administration platform (Kursadmin), online pastoral care interface, email newsletter, RSS feeds, and an annual report (Jahresbericht NAK-CH). The JSO and Zürcher Seniorenchor operate their own sub-sites (jso.nak.ch, seniorenchor-zh.nak.ch) and the JSO additionally uses Google Forms, Google Drive, ISSUU, Weebly, and Instagram. The international news portal nac.today publishes content across the global church. There are no proprietary technology platforms, no AI/ML capabilities, no patents, and no app products.

The business model is a non-profit donation-based religious organization. All worship services, sacraments, pastoral care, confirmation instruction, and community programs are provided free of charge. Revenue derives entirely from voluntary offerings (Opfer) during services and through designated donation channels, with no formal membership fees. The church is funded primarily through these voluntary member contributions, supplemented by allocations from the global Neuapostolische Kirche International (NAKI) and the activities of its affiliated foundations. Distribution is via physical parish communities (Gemeinden) organized into church districts (Kirchenbezirke), supplemented by IPTV broadcasts and digital channels. Ecumenical positioning is a strategic priority: the church has been a full member of AGCK.CH since June 2022, of AKiT since March 2025, and of AGCK Zürich at the cantonal level.

Name

Neuapostolische Kirche Schweiz

Legal name

Neuapostolische Kirche Schweiz

Website

https://nak.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Neuapostolische Kirche Schweiz is the Swiss territorial branch of the global Neuapostolische Kirche, providing worship services, sacraments, pastoral care, music programs, children's and youth ministry, and charitable services to congregation members across German, French, and Italian-speaking Switzerland, funded entirely by voluntary offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB), Religious Music & Worship Broadcasting (MPABALAN)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Pastoral care
• Worship services
• Church community
• Ecumenical dialogue

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Voluntary offerings and donations (Opfer): Members and attendees contribute voluntary financial offerings during worship services and through designated donation channels. No formal membership fees are charged. The church also publishes an annual report (Jahresbericht NAK-CH).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Neuapostolische Kirche Schweiz is a Christian church providing weekly worship services with Holy Communion, three annual sacramental services for the deceased, individual pastoral care, confirmation instruction, and community programs for children, youth, and seniors. It operates parish communities across Switzerland's German, French, and Italian-speaking regions, supplemented by IPTV broadcasts for remote participation, and runs affiliated charitable foundations (NAK Humanitas, NAK Diakonia) and music ensembles (JSO, Zürcher Seniorenchor).

Product overview

Neuapostolische Kirche Schweiz operates a multi-channel digital ecosystem anchored by its main website (nak.ch), available in German, French, and Italian. The offering includes a network of branded programs: NAKids for children's activities, IPTV broadcast services for remote worship attendance, music ensembles including the JSO (Jugend-Sinfonieorchester) and the Zürcher Seniorenchor, charitable foundations (NAK Humanitas and NAK Diakonia), an online course administration system (Kursadmin), the nac.today news platform, and online pastoral care resources. The JSO and choirs are distinct sub-brands with their own websites (jso.nak.ch, seniorenchor-zh.nak.ch). Core digital products also include a newsletter service and a publications portal. The church is part of the global New Apostolic Church and maintains ecumenical affiliations including membership in the AGCK.CH and AKiT.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NAK: Abbreviated brand name used for the Neuapostolische Kirche
• NAKids
• nac today
• Bezirksapostelbereich Schweiz
• JSO
• Zürcher Seniorenchor

Products and services

• NAKids Children's Ministry Program A dedicated children's ministry program that brings New Apostolic children together through varied activities, fostering new friendships and joy. Includes religious instruction, music, and community events tailored to children from newborn through early teens.
• IPTV Worship Service Broadcasts Live and recorded broadcast transmission of church services to congregations across Switzerland, enabling members to attend services virtually when they cannot participate in person.
• JSO - Jugend-Sinfonieorchester NAK Schweiz The Youth Symphony Orchestra of the New Apostolic Church Switzerland, performing in churches, renowned concert halls in Switzerland and abroad, at church events, hospitals, homes, and special anniversaries. Repertoire includes classical works, New Apostolic hymn arrangements, and medleys from musicals and film.
• Zürcher Seniorenchor (Zurich Senior Choir) Zurich Senior Choir of the New Apostolic Church Switzerland. Performs at senior living facilities, retirement homes, and public events, with the motto of cultivating community through meaningful and joyful activity in the church and publicly.
• NAK Humanitas Foundation An affiliated foundation of the Neuapostolische Kirche Schweiz providing humanitarian support and charitable services to those in need.
• NAK Diakonia Aid and Support Foundation An aid and support foundation (Hilfs- und Förderstiftung) associated with the Neuapostolische Kirche Schweiz, focused on social welfare and charitable activities.
• Online Pastoral Care (Seelsorge) Pastoral care services including individual counseling, grief support, and bereavement accompaniment. Includes one to two services per week, discussion circles, and special offerings for different age groups.
• Publications and Annual Report Published materials including the annual report (Jahresbericht NAK-CH), pamphlets, catechism resources, and other church communications accessible through the publications portal.
• nac.today News Platform An online news platform associated with the global New Apostolic Church, providing current news, videos, and stories from the worldwide Neo-Apostolic Church community.
• Course Administration Platform (Kursadmin) Training and continuing education management platform for church members, providing access to courses and educational programs for aus- und Weiterbildung (training and continuing education).

Quantifiable outcome

• ~9 million Neo-Apostolic Christians globally participate in the church's worship and programs.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AKiT (Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Kirchen an der Aare, im Jura und am Bieler See / AGCK regional Thun)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2025As of March 2025, the Neuapostolische Kirche became a full member of the AKiT, a regional ecumenical association in the Bern/Switzerland area, following a delegate vote on March 19, 2025, in Thun.
• AGCK.CH (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Christlicher Kirchen in der Schweiz / CLCC CH / CTEC CH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2022The Neuapostolische Kirche is a full member of the AGCK.CH (Working Group of Christian Churches in Switzerland) since June 2022. This membership was supported by the publication of the Neuapostolische Church's Catechism in December 2012, which clarified the church's identity in line with the Nicene Creed. The church also participates in local and regional ecumenical forums across Switzerland.
• AGCK ZürichminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Neuapostolische Kirche is also a member of the AGCK Zürich, the cantonal ecumenical working group in the canton of Zurich.
• NAK Humanitas (Stiftung)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Stiftung NAK Humanitas is an affiliated foundation of the Neuapostolische Kirche Schweiz that provides humanitarian support and charitable services, with its own website at nak-humanitas.ch.
• NAK-Diakonia (Hilfs- und Förderstiftung)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAK-Diakonia is an aid and support foundation affiliated with the Neuapostolische Kirche Schweiz, with its own website at nak-diakonia.ch, focused on social welfare and charitable activities.
• Religious Pedagogy Institute Lucerne (Religionspädagogisches Institut Luzern)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents of the Religious Pedagogy Institute in Lucerne have the tradition of visiting and learning about the Neuapostolische Kirche at the end of their studies, fostering interreligious understanding and education.
• Serbian Orthodox Church ZurichminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-denominational ecumenical exchange between the Neuapostolische Kirche Schweiz and the Serbian Orthodox Church Zurich, with meetings held at Elisabethenstrasse 20, Zurich.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche Schweiz (EKS): The Federation of Swiss Protestant Churches is a comparable Christian umbrella organization in Switzerland with member cantonal churches, ecumenical engagement, youth programs, and charitable activities serving similar demographics.
• Heilsarmee Schweiz (Salvation Army Switzerland): The Swiss territory of the Salvation Army operates as a faith-based organization combining worship services with substantial social welfare programs, paralleling NAK Schweiz's combination of congregational life and charitable foundations (NAK Humanitas/Diakonia).
• Römisch-Katholische Kirche in der Schweiz: The Roman Catholic Church in Switzerland is the largest Christian denomination in the country and operates as a comparable faith-based territorial organization with parish communities, pastoral care, youth programs, and charitable foundations across all Swiss language regions.
• Christkatholische Kirche der Schweiz: The Old Catholic Church of Switzerland is a smaller Christian denomination operating with parish communities, ecumenical engagement, and pastoral care across Switzerland, serving a comparable niche of religiously engaged Swiss residents.
• Neuapostolische Kirche Deutschland: The German territorial church of the same Neo-Apostolic denomination, sharing catechism, governance structure, and brand identity with NAK Schweiz. Operates the same model of parishes, IPTV broadcasts, and youth programs in a neighboring market.
• Schweizerische Evangelische Allianz (SEA): The Swiss Evangelical Alliance is a network of evangelical churches and Christian organizations in Switzerland, comparable to NAK Schweiz's role within the AGCK.CH ecumenical framework and serving a similar community-engagement function.

Broad incumbents

• Caritas Schweiz: The Swiss Catholic charity organization is a broader nonprofit operating humanitarian aid, social services, and development programs under a faith-based umbrella, comparable in mission to NAK Humanitas and NAK-Diakonia.
• Neuapostolische Kirche International (NAKI): The global parent organization of the worldwide Neo-Apostolic Church with approximately 9 million members. Operates the international catechism, governance frameworks, and the nac.today media platform that NAK Schweiz builds upon.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nak_ch
• Instagraminstagram.com/jso_nak_ch
• Facebookfacebook.com/nak.ch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/neuapostolische-kirche-schweiz

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

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