With its informal suppers, clear Biblical talks, well-designed small group discussion and leader training model, Alpha combines familiar components into a flexible outreach that has already been successfully adapted to a wide variety of cultures and settings. The Alpha course is a ten-week practical introduction to the Christian faith. It is designed primarily for non-churchgoers and those who have recently become Christians. Today there are more than 4000 Alpha churches in the UK and overseas. At Holy Trinity, Brompton, Alpha courses are held throughout the year and have over 500 people attending each week.
Alpha is a flexible and practical model which can work for any size group.
Churches and Christian organizations of every background and denomination are discovering it to be a simple and effective way of presenting the gospel of Jesus Christ in a clear and non-threatening manner to people from all walks of life. At a time when many are seeking spiritual formation in the context of congregational life, the Alpha course format has the potential to meet those expectations. Alpha is an excellent introductory course for those who do not go to church or for whom an inherited Christianity has little meaning. The Alpha course is a most engaging way of passing on the basics of Christianity. It is a tool for evangelism and nurturing that I highly recommend.