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Alpha Courses - Format
The Alpha course usually lasts for 10 weeks. Each session begins with something to eat and a chance to get to know others in the group. There is then a short talk, which each week looks at a different aspect of the Christian faith.
This is followed by a time of discussion, where everyone is welcome to contribute their opinion, ask questions and discuss with the rest of the group. The emphasis is upon exploration and discovery in a relaxed and informal environment.
There is no charge for attending the Alpha course.
What People Say About The Alpha Course
"It will take you on a journey and I suspect you will not regret it." - Andy Duncan, Former Channel Four CEO
"The Alpha course changed the way I looked at life and the relationships with people around me." - Kara Messina, London
"We had everything we wanted but there was something missing. I had a lot of questions and I decided Alpha was the way to answer them." - Colin Burns, Glasgow
"Everyone was very relaxed and it was very free from pressure. It completely opened my eyes." - Rob Harrop, Hampshire
"We were so suspicious that we sat in the car watching people going in to Alpha. To our astonishment they looked normal.
It was great to ask questions that I'd probably carried with me for years without having to worry about sounding stupid or shocking, or about seeming not very knowledgeable or extremely naughty or any of these things." - Jo Glen, London
"Alpha ...is probably the most interesting and incredible thing going on in our Christian world." - Tony Blair, Former UK Prime Minister
"Doing an Alpha Course is challenging and serious fun, even if you're a dyed-in-the-wool atheist like me." - Deborah Orr, Journalist
Alpha Course - Content
The talks each week cover the following topics:
• Week 1 Who is Jesus?
• Week 2 Why did Jesus Die?
• Week 3 How can we have Faith?
• Week 4 Why and how do I Pray?
• Week 5 Why and how should I read the Bible?
• Week 6 How does God Guide us?
• Week 7 How can I Resist Evil?
• Week 8 Why and how should I tell Others?
• Week 9 Does God Heal Today?
• Week 10 What about the Church?
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Freedom In Christ
The ‘Freedom In Christ’ course is normally run as a follow-up to the Alpha course, for those who wish to go further.
‘Freedom In Christ’ is designed to help Christians take hold of the truth of who they are in Christ, resolve personal and spiritual conflicts and become fruitful disciples.
The course has been used by over 3,000 churches to equip well over 125,000 Christians in the UK.
Course Content
Part A — Key Truths
Session 1: Where Did I Come From?
Session 2: Who Am I Now?
Session 3: Choosing To Believe The Truth
Part B — The World, The Flesh And The Devil
Session 4: The World’s View Of Truth
Session 5: Our Daily Choice
Session 6: Demolishing Strongholds
Session 7: The Battle For Our Minds
Part C — Breaking The Hold Of The Past
Session 8: Handling Emotions Well
Session 9: Forgiving From The Heart
Part D — Growing As Disciples
Session 10: Walking In Freedom Every Day
Session 11: Relating To Others
Session 12: Where Are You Heading?
Session 13: Staying On The Right Path