Alpha is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life in a relaxed. This includes all the episodes of the alpha youth series a relevant introduction to the basics of the christian faith, designed to engage and inspire young people. Alpha for youth is presented in a way that makes it more appealing to young people. Make your course unique and relevant by choosing the options that best suit your group. The alpha film series is designed for todays audience. Every alpha session includes food, fun, an alpha talk episode of the youth film series, prayer, and discussion. Christ says i am god incarnate so what you are left with is either christ was who he said he was or a complete nutcase. Alpha is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life in a relaxed, friendly. The alpha course is an opportunity for anyone to explore the christian faith in a relaxed manner over eight, thoughtprovoking weekly sessions with christ churchs fr. All of our resources and materials are available for free inside myalpha. Located in myalpha, our learning center contains a series of 23 minute videos that teach you how. The alpha film series includes 15 episodes 30 minutes each, an introduction to the alpha weekendday 10 minutes and new training videos. Attend an alpha alpha alpha in prison alpha youth series the marriage course the premarriage course the parenting children course the parenting teenagers course.
Alpha has one single identity visually represented by a question mark logo. Alpha film series episode 01 is there more to life. Alpha youth is one such context and is designed for young people between the ages of and 18. You will be able to find where and when theres an alpha being run near. The registered office is at htb brompton road sw7 1ja. Alpha is an interactive series episodes over 9 weeks exploring the basics of the christian faith.
There are many websites from which you can get training materials, as well as lots of print or film resources which can be very helpful. Alpha brand guidelines 3 before we begin, lets run through some background questions. Alpha youth film series discussion guide by alpha usa issuu. We saw leaders step up to lead, volunteers prophesy for the first time and people get filled with the holy spirit. The alpha youth series is a brand new, interactive product from alpha. Youth alpha is an evangelistic course being run by teenagers and youth leaders all around the world. The brand new alpha youth series has been reimagined for todays youth culture. It aims to help young people meet jesus by looking at key aspects of the christian faith in a fun, relaxed and nonthreatening environment. In the video, nicky said sin is the greatest problem that. Understanding alpha good practices in an online context 7 best practices of running alpha. The alpha youth series includes episodes, each featuring a different question about the christian faith. Alpha for youth is an adaptation of the alpha course, specifically for youth and younger people.
The alpha course is a course on the basics of the christian faith. It is important that you register your youth alpha course with this site. Nicky gumbel and two new presenters, toby flint and gemma hunt, walk through the basics of the christian faith in a way that everyone can relate to. Two new hosts, toby flint and gemma hunt, join nicky gumbel to unpack the basics of the christian faith in an updated and engaging way. Dangers are that the main message of the gospel is glossed over to make it have basically little or no effect.
Alpha its worth getting as much information as possible before you start to plan an alpha course. The alpha course is a practical introduction to the christian faith. Sitting down and watching the alpha youth series is great fun on its own, but for those of you that still enjoy games, weve got you covered. After getting feedback from youth leaders around the world, we put in countless hours. The one with ben dancing alpha youth series behind the scenes episode. In 1990 nicky gumbel took on the running of the alpha course. Lord, teach us to pray this first session of the prayer course, well unpack the importance of prayer and the different topics covered across the course. Many people have come to faith in jesus christ through the alpha course. Each episode looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation.
Repackaged for todays audience, the alpha film series is emotive, engaging and epic in scale and scope. We do recognize, however, that the alpha course has been a tremendous help to many christians. Alpha in a youth context is a series of interactive sessions to discuss the christian faith in a fun, relaxed and nonthreatening environment. What is alpha and where can i find one to attend near me. Alpha has already reached 27 million people lets invite a new generation. Alpha youth series episode 09 new life how do i make the most of the rest of my life duration. Since the launch of the alpha youth film series in 20, it has been used to run alpha for 18 year olds in 49 countries, in 19 languages giving young people all around the world the chance to explore faith through alpha. The run alpha kit includes the key resources to plan, promote, and run alpha for the alpha administrator, team, and guests. The alpha youth film series discussion guide is designed to equip small group hosts. During his time at holy trinity brompton in west london one of the main proponants of the toronto blessing and where steve hill of brownsville picked up his ability to slay people in the spirit, he sought to devise a course to look at the basics of the. What is alpha and how do i run an alpha in my community. As always, the latest resources and tools to help you run alpha are available on my alpha, when you register your course. Youth alive and alpha course team up deception in the church.
Millions of people have tried alpha in over 100 countries and over 100 languages. Alpha youth film series was filmed in vancouver, london, paris and jerusalem, hosted by youth pastors jason and ben. Weve created alpha youth resources to help you either move your current youth course online, or to help you launch a brandnew way to connect with your students. Alice, peterborough, using the first episode of the new alpha youth series.
Then back in 1982, this american pastor, john wimber, came to speak in the church. Alpha youth series the marriage course the premarriage course the parenting children course the parenting teenagers course courses run an alpha attend an alpha alpha alpha in prison alpha youth series. Its designed for young people with no christian or church background and its all available for free. Maybe you havent even heard of the alpha course, but you may be hearing about it soon. Alpha equipping the church with evangelism tools to talk. How to reach a new generation in a shifting culture. Series launched worldwide from the 1st october, available to download now.
Through episodes filmed in vancouver, london, paris, rome and jerusalem, and many other incredible locations, the alpha youth series explores timeless questions about life, faith and god for. In compliance with eprivacy regulations, we are required to inform you that by continuing to browse on. This first session of the prayer course, well unpack the importance of prayer and the different topics covered across the course. We use cookies to make your experience of our website better. Youth alpha australia youth alpha is not just about getting young people to a course, it is about presenting them with the truth of the christian faith and then discipling them in that faith. The alpha youth series is designed to engage students in conversations about life, faith and jesus. The prayer course is an eight week journey that will help you and your community to grow and deepen your prayer life. It was filmed all around the world, and features interviews with worldfamous leaders and inspiring stories. The one with ben dancing alpha youth series behind the. Every main teaching point features several illustration options choose from movie or internet video clips, stories, games, activities and more. Jun 07, 2018 5 videos play all alpha youth series alpha. Courses run an alpha attend an alpha alpha alpha in prison alpha youth series the marriage course the premarriage course the parenting children course the parenting teenagers course.
The english version is available to download when you sign up for myalpha and create your alpha including a version with english subtitles. The online course has some incorrect links to leaders downloads, so i needed to contact alpha again to download the correct items. The episodes feature inspiring stories and interviews from all around the world, as well as visual illustrations and motion graphics. To run alpha for youth is available online and free to download so everyone. The youth alpha film series is 12 episodes designed to run over 810 weeks to engage the youth in some of lifes biggest questions. The alpha course gives people an opportunity to explore the meaning of life and the christian faith. Its for young people with no christian or church background. Alpha for youth explore life, faith, meaning try alpha. Questions and discussion are encouraged throughout. Youth alpha leaders manual this manual is an alpha resource. The new alpha youth series is a resource for youth leaders and students to use while running alpha to give young people an opportunity to explore their big questions. The alpha course is a great introduction to the christian faith. Perfect for energetic youth groups and disengaged teens.
Anyone can run alpha for youth using the alpha youth series. Alpha youth series a way to inspire and equip youth to share their. Once you have registered your alpha on myalpha, you could choose to download the episode in sd which is the smallest video file size about 100mb. Setting the stage for conversations about faith can be hard.
Youth alpha was created out of the alpha course as a way for youth to invite their. Alpha weekend or day away if able to meet in smaller groups, consider having an inperson day or. Discussion time is interspersed throughout the short talks to make it simpler for them to share their thoughts and questions. Explore koorongs extensive range of the alpha course, and start improving your life. Alpha is a tool built for local churches based on hospitality, sharing and open conversation. Youth alpha was created out of the alpha course as a way for youth to invite their friends for a conversation about the christian faith. For information about attending an alpha course, go to alpha. The alpha guide outlines each session of the alpha talks allowing you to follow along each week. The last time we ran alpha physically at our church premises whilst implementing social distancing, only 2 guests showed up. Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that freely explore the basics of the christian faith. The totally reimagined alpha youth series launched worldwide from the.
Alpha is a gathering of young people to discuss lifes big questions and the christian faith. The foundations of the alpha course were originally laid in 1979 through the work of charles marnham. Apr 30, 2015 every alpha session includes food, fun, an alpha talk episode of the youth film series, prayer, and discussion. And he started reading the bible and read the new testament. Im not joking here the idea that the entire course. The dangers of the alpha course deception in the church. Link to all alpha session videos online for teaching. It was developed by the holy trinity brompton anglican church in london during the 1970s. The alpha course is now the fastest growing christian education course in the world, according to christianity today, and it is growing at an exponential rate. Have each person say hisher name preceded by a positive adjective that describes himherself. Oct 01, 2017 alpha youth series episode 09 new life how do i make the most of the rest of my life duration. T he alpha course is sweeping the nation and the world. Alpha courseevery wednesday, september 24 through november 12, 6. At alpha, our mission remains the same to serve the church in its mission to help people discover a relationship with jesus christ.
There are four key elements that should form the basis of every. The alpha course is available in multiple formats including the alpha film series, the alpha youth series, and alpha with nicky gumbel. This article takes a very cautious view of the alpha course. Its worth getting as much information as possible before you start to plan an alpha course. Alpha film series episode 01 is there more to life than this alpha. Alpha s youth film series explores timeless questions about faith, life and god for a new generation of teenagers in an engaging format. The course runs over 810 weeks, including a day or. Youth alpha contains the same teaching material as the adult course, but its packaged in a way to appeal to young. Alpha is an 11week course that creates a space where people are excited to bring their friends for a conversation about faith, life and god. Alpha is a 9week series that makes it easy for you to create a space where youth will be excited to engage in conversations about faith. Our ladys immaculate heart catholic church recommended for you 20. So when we had 24 people online we were pleasantly surprised.
If you would like to view the full series or find out more about running an alpha, please visit. Youth alpha alpha international video series is 20. It was initiated by holy trinity brompton in london 1 and is now being run by thousands of churches throughout the uk, as well as overseas. Fellowship halldinner, teaching and group discussionwhat is alpha. The same alpha content is run all over the world, by christians of all traditions, and provides a common. Jamie haith 520 a very interesting guy but actually christ doesnt allow you that. The alpha film series, released in 2016 which is an interactive version of the alpha talks that features nicky gumbel along with two new presenters, toby flint and gemma hunt, along with multiple interviews and guest stories. We recommend using this model if the total number of alpha participants is over 75. Within the guide there are key points, suggested readings and plenty of space to write your own thoughts and questions along the way. Alpha is a great way to help young people engage with the big questions of faith. Since that time alpha has spread all over the world and is currently run in 143 countries by many different denominations. Alpha youth series the marriage course the premarriage course the parenting children course the parenting teenagers course courses run an alpha attend an alpha alpha alpha in prison.