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Last Chance The 2010 Alpha Americas Conference Nicky Bumbel invites you to Calvary Church in Naperville, IL June 22-23
 
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This month, Gerard reflects on the faith of the four friends who bring their paralytic friend to Jesus. What can we learn from them? His encouraging message can be viewed by clicking here.

Gerard Long, national director, shares a video message

Alpha USA is a proud partner with Endis.comI hope your heart is encouraged and your faith stirred as you read the wonderful stories in this month's email. Please go to alphausa.org for more information. If you have further questions, please call us at 1-800-DO-ALPHA. We're here to serve you!
 
WHAT'S NEW THIS MONTH
Kevin’s story
Kevin’s Story
Physically abused by his stepfather as a child, Kevin left home when he was 17 and eventually became addicted to alcohol and drugs. Then a friend invited him to an Iron Maiden concert - and his life changed forever.
CLICK HERE to find out more.
      Running Alpha at the KatHouse Bar
Running Alpha at the KatHouse Bar
Faith Evangelical Free Church in Manhattan, Kansas, has regularly run the Alpha course on their church grounds. But this spring they have taken Alpha into a seemingly unlikely venue - a local bar in one of their town’s most popular districts.
CLICK HERE to find out more.


 
     
The Alpha USA website is about to change
Seeker Sensitive Home Page
We will be gearing the home page of www.alphausa.org to seekers. Featured will be Bear Grylls and the media promotions that will make our home page a simple on-ramp for potential guests.
CLICK HERE to find out more.
      Alpha Tips Podcast
Alpha Tips Podcast – Refreshing your team
What are some things you do to help keep your Alpha team refreshed? Kirk Wulff from Christ Church in Overland Park, KS has timely suggestions. Have you tried any of these ideas?
CLICK HERE to find out more.
 
ALPHA & YOUR CHURCH
ALPHA TIPS
What is the best way to "wrap up" the small group time?
Several great suggestions provided here >>
BLOG
Guest blog writer Dave Housholder takes us from the parking lot to the baptistery this month.
Find out more here >>
PRACTITIONER CALL
Round Table Call – What is working? A few times a year, we like to open up the lines and dialog about what is working.
Thursday, June 17, 2010 >>
Do you know about the Practitioner Call Archives? We have collected over two years of practical insights and quality speakers sharing on topics like leading the Weekend Away Prayer Time, Attracting more Seekers, 24/7 Prayer and more.
Find out more here >>
 
ALPHA & YOUR COMMUNITY
TRAINING & CONFERENCES
The 2010 Alpha America's Conference is 13 days away
It is not too late to register >>
Alpha Workplace Faith Gatherings:

Chicago, IL July 22, 2010, 7-10am >>
Events near you
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I Once Was Lost: Understanding the Postmodern Skeptic's Path to Faith
Webinar June 9th at 11:00 am CST >>
TEAM ALPHA
What caused a stir in Raleigh, NC?
Read about it here >>
PRAYER AND ALPHA
Fresh insights on The Lord's Prayer and Intercession by Pete Grieg.
Listen here >>

 
ALPHA & YOUR WORLD
GLOBAL ALPHA TRAINING
The first Alpha course begins in Haiti after GAT event: 50 more courses starting soon.
Find out more here >>
Join us for GAT training
Monday, June 21 from 2-9 pm >>
SPECIALTIES
Brett Travis is the new National Director for Alpha for the Military.
Meet Brett here >>
Alpha for ESOL
Encouraging video testimony from Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA.
Watch it here >>
ALPHA RESOURCES
Those who are just getting started in the Christian life often ask, “What’s next?”
All Life Worth Living products are now available at 25% off >>

 
   QUESTION OF THE MONTH          Did you know the Alpha volunteer to paid staff ratio is 600:1?  Click Here >>
 
 
 
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