Alpha is an evangelistic course that is designed to help people learn about the Christian faith in a nonthreatening manner in a relaxed atmosphere. It brings people into the church because it helps them establish friendships with other seekers.
Alpha works well in churches of any size and ethnic composition.
The Alpha course meets for a minimum of ten weeks. Each meeting begins with dinner and fellowship. Many churches follow dinner with announcements, a few jokes, or a video clip, which relates to seekers and the church. There is a preview package available for those curious about the program. Resources are also available individually or in a packaged for churches ready to begin the program.