25/05/2026
Chief Apostle Helge Mutschler – Biography
Chief Apostle Helge Mutschler, born on 8 August 1974 in Tübingen, Germany, is the current Chief Apostle of the New Apostolic Church, having been ordained during the Pentecost Divine Service held in Cape Town, South Africa, at the Tafelsig Congregation. His appointment marks a historic moment in the worldwide Church as he succeeded Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider.
He grew up in Freudenstadt in the Black Forest as the fourth child and first son in his family. Alongside his spiritual calling, he pursued a professional career in law, studying in Hanover, earning a Doctorate in Law (Dr. iur.), and being admitted as a lawyer in 2003. He is married, blessed with two children, and lives in Hannover, Germany.
His ministry in the New Apostolic Church spans more than three decades of faithful service:
1994: Ordained as a Sub-Deacon
1996: Ordained as a Deacon
2008: Ordained as a Priest and later Evangelist
2010: Appointed District Evangelist
2012: Appointed District Elder
2015: Ordained as Apostle for Lower Saxony
2021: Appointed District Apostle Helper for Northern and Eastern Germany, later expanding responsibilities in Berlin-Brandenburg
2025: Appointed Chief Apostle Helper during the Pentecost Divine Service in Wiesbaden, Germany
2026: Ordained as Chief Apostle in Cape Town, South Africa
Chief Apostle Mutschler is widely respected for his humble, compassionate, and Christ-centered leadership. His ministry strongly emphasizes pastoral care, unity, dialogue, and helping believers grow closer to Jesus Christ. He is known for encouraging ministers and members alike to serve with sincerity, love, and spiritual devotion.
As Chief Apostle, he now leads the worldwide New Apostolic Church into a new chapter of faith, unity, and service, guiding the international apostolate with wisdom, humility, and dedication to Christ.
May God continue to bless and strengthen him as he serves the global Church.
