About the Course
Facts and Figures
Worldwide Growth of Alpha
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What people say - "A Family's New Faith"
February 2010
[When Lizzie Heng and Thomas Chin went to an Alpha course in 2005, they started a process that, at the beginning of 2010, has seen many in their family come to Christ]
What Churches Say
"It's great to see how Alpha has been used to reach people with the good news of Jesus Christ, who wouldn't normally come to church.”
Dr. Rick Warren
Senior Pastor, Saddleback Church, USA
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"Alpha is one of the best known evangelistic programs in the world. I don't think anybody rejoices more in its effectiveness than I do."
What is Alpha?
Alpha is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed, non-threatening setting over ten thought-provoking weekly sessions, with a day or weekend away.
Alpha is a place where answers to key questions of life can be discovered through discussion and relationship, and where each person’s faith can develop at their own pace, without pressure from others.
About the Alpha course
Millions of people all over the world have now attended an Alpha course. In Malaysia, Alpha runs in hundreds of churches throughout the country as well as in homes, schools, national service camps, workplaces, homes for the elderly and prisons.
Alpha is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed, non-threatening setting. It takes place over ten weekly sessions, and also includes a weekend away.
About the Alpha course
WHO IS IT FOR?
The Alpha course is designed primarily for people who aren't regular churchgoers and each course is open to everyone who would like to attend.
Most courses attract a diverse range of guests of different ages and backgrounds, holding many different viewpoints.
People find out about the Alpha course in a number of ways - a recommendation from a friend, a poster, flyer, or through the website or an internet search.
The Press
"What Alpha offers, and what is attracting thousands of people, is permission, rare in secular culture, to discuss the big questions - life and death and their meaning."
The Guardian, London
"What distinguishes Alpha from other initiatives is the easy-going, relaxed feel of the proceedings - that, and its astonishing success."
The Times, London
