About The Alpha Course
All over Australia and the world, the Christian church is
experiencing remarkable growth. New shoots of life are springing
up giving fresh dynamism, hope and vision.
Alpha is one of these shoots.
Many Alpha courses are running in Australia, part of the
thousands in many countries through out the world. Hundreds
more register each month as church leaders from all denominations
report the astonishing impact the course has on non-churchgoers
and existing Christians in their areas. And it's spreading
fast to many secular locations - prisons, businesses and
schools.
Developed at Holy Trinity Brompton in London over the last
twenty years, Alpha is a 15-session practical introduction
to the Christian faith. It's aimed especially at people who
don't go to church. At Holy Trinity, Alpha courses are held
throughout the year and have hundreds of people attending
each week.
The syllabus for the course is contained in the book Questions
of Life. Some courses are held during the day. Most are evening
courses. At the evening events, there is a light meal followed
by a talk on a subject central to the Christian faith. Then
participants break into pre-arranged groups of around 10-12
people (in which they remain for the entire course) to discuss
the talk in an environment where each person should feel free
to ask or express whatever they wish. A team of around three
or four 'leaders' or 'helpers' from the host church are attached
to each group. There is also a weekend away during which the
subject of the Holy Spirit is addressed. |
