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50% of all attendees make a commitment or recommitment to Christ on the Alpha course.1 57,500 new commitments to Jesus Christ in 2009.2
1 The Barna Group, 2004; 2 alphabythenumbers
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Michael & Bobbi Jo Ryburn
“Before Alpha I lived a very sinful life. I put more drugs in my veins than you could imagine. I’ve lived such a bad life. I didn’t know there was forgiveness for someone like me. My mom nagged and nagged me to come to Alpha. I turned her down three times. The fourth time I went, and I didn’t miss a session. The weekend away I got filled with the Holy Spirit. I joined the church, and I married my wife, Bobbi Jo - she was my table leader.” |
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Pam Davidson
“Although I was a believer, I was convinced God no longer wanted anything to do with me. I swore I would never set foot inside a church again or have anything to do with Christians. I held that stance for 15 years - never once stepping inside a church, even for weddings. I was very hurt and angry at God when I was invited to the Alpha course. It was the consistent week by-week care shown by the Alpha hosts that mattered. Periodic invitations to church or church activities would have never worked for me. It was the foundational approach of Alpha - building relationships - that brought me back to Christ.“ |
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Trina Bourdo
“I was a Christian, but my husband was not. I felt mentally abused, and pushed down as low as I could get. I was ready to die and to give up on God. I had prayed for my husband for so long. Unexpectedly, we got a phone call from the man who married us. He asked us to attend the Alpha course. Surprisingly, my husband decided to go, and on the second night of Alpha, he got saved. That night he became filled with the Spirit, and I got healed of my depression. Since then, my marriage is restored.” |
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Ad Rostogi
“I am Indian, born into a Hindu family. I never quite understood my own religion, but I was very interested in Christianity. I found the Alpha course. The people leading the course welcomed everyone’s questions. I recommend this to anyone who wants some clarification to unanswered questions. I am now building a strong relationship with God. I pray easily now and fully accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior. Ever since I have been comfortable with accepting this gift. I have never felt more complete and loved.” |
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“ My wife, Shara, and I did Alpha together a few years ago, and it really helped us in our lives. Over the years, I’ve seen Alpha touch so many people. Alpha is easy; it’s loads of fun and very low-pressure. It’s a chance to ask
some of the big questions and try to find some of those big answers. I always say to friends,
‘What have you got to lose, and what have you got to gain?’ I think ultimately that’s what
it comes down to. There’s everything to gain from doing Alpha.”
“ Alpha is a way to explore what we hunger after - meaning intimacy and
relationship - in a very non-pressured, non-judgmental environment.”
Bear Grylls
Host of “Man vs. Wild” and “Worst-Case Scenario” on the
Discovery Channel™ Voted 38th most influential man in
America (Askmen.com) Alpha course participant,
enthusiast and endorser.
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