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Share life, faith, hope and Jesus on Alpha. Alpha is an 11-week course that creates a space, online or in person, where people are excited to bring their friends for a conversation about life, faith and Jesus. What is Alpha? Get Started Reviving Evangelism in the Next Generation Dive into the emerging trends already impacting our teens and churches in this ground-breaking study of Youth in Canada brought to you by The Barna Group in partnership with Alpha Canada. In addition to data and trends, this report also: – Profiles young people who are proud of sharing their faith. – Explores how leaders can support Gen Z in evangelism. – Provides you with practical tips for fostering a passion for evangelism in the young people you lead. This exclusive report will be made available to anyone currently running Alpha via the MyAlpha platform as of May 27. If you do not have a MyAlpha account, use discount code ALPHACANADA10 to purchase the journal from Barna. Find out more here What is Alpha? Alpha is a way to inspire and equip churches to create a space where people from any background can encounter Jesus. The same Alpha content is run all over the world, by Christians of all traditions, and provides a common expression of faith. Over 1 million people in Canada have experienced Alpha , and millions more have taken Alpha in over 100 countries and over 100 languages around the globe. What does an Alpha Session look like? Connection Whether it’s a group of friends gathered around a kitchen table, or a quick online catch-up, times of connecting are important. It’s no different at Alpha. Whether in person over a meal or virtually with a cup of tea, all sessions start with a time to connect, relax and build friendships. Content The Alpha talks are designed to engage people from all walks of life and inspire conversation. They explore the big issues of life and faith and unpack the basics of Christian belief, addressing questions like “Who is Jesus?”, “Why and how do I pray?” and “How does God guide us?” Preview the Talks Conversation The discussion time is an opportunity for people to respond to the talk, hear from others, and contribute their own perspective in an honest, friendly, and open environment. What topics does Alpha cover? Alpha generally runs over 11 weeks, and includes a weekend away after session 7. In this season, churches have been creatively running the Alpha Weekend/Day online, and we have training to help you organize this. The Alpha sessions include these topics: Is there more to life than this? Who is Jesus? Why did Jesus die? How can I have faith? Why and how do I pray? Why and how should I read the Bible? How does God guide us? Who is the Holy Spirit? What does the Holy Spirit do? How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit? How can I make the most of the rest of my life? How can I resist evil? Why and how should I tell others? Does God heal today? What about the Church? Ready to get started? Host an Alpha Find an Alpha to attend What I love about Alpha is that it’s not really a formula, it’s just community, around a table, with the gospel of Jesus and an openness to Holy Spirit. John Mark Comer , Pastor of Vision & Teaching, Bridgetown Church Over the past two years, we’ve seen Alphas running in high schools all led by students from other youth groups that we brought together. Alpha was the primary tool to put in their hands, and we’ve seen a few thousand people go through Alpha through the obedience of these students. James Clarence , Youth and Young Adults Pastor, First Assembly Church, Calgary AB Alpha equips people to be missionary disciples, not simply to just be consumers of their faith. It brings people into these much deeper relationships, and makes people comfortable sharing their faith with others. Father Michael Leclerc , St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish, Montreal, QC How do I get started? After you sign up online, we’ll show you how to create a space where people who wouldn’t normally come to church feel comfortable having a discussion about God. We’ll provide you with tools and training to equip your team to run Alpha and inspire the church to invite their friends. Then you’ll get access to everything you need to run Alpha. Create an Account on MyAlpha Explore more Find an Alpha Find an Alpha to attend. Find an Alpha Why Alpha? Find out more about running Alpha. Learn more Give to Alpha Join us to help support and equip people in Canada to share the Gospel through Alpha. Learn more Get the latest news from Alpha Canada Subscribe Ready to get started? Sign up for free today to start learning how to run Alpha. Learn how to train your team, promote your Alpha, and then you can download all of the videos and resources online. 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