What is Alpha?

Wondering if the Alpha course is right for your church or organization? Need to know more? The following information will help you better understand what the Alpha course is all about.

What is Alpha? >>>

What is Alpha?

Alpha is a course, a 15-session practical introduction to the Christian faith. It gives people an opportunity to explore big life questions. Questions like: is there any point to life, and what happens when I die. Alpha guests learn how Christianity answe More ...

How Does Alpha Work?

Alpha guests explore Christianity by participating in fifteen sessions that take place in a relaxed, welcoming and engaging atmosphere. Each session explores a particular question: More ...

Who is Alpha For?

The Alpha course is designed to be held by anyone – practically anywhere. The content is non-denominational, and resources for running the course can be ordered online. More ...

What Does It Take To Run Alpha?

The following is an overview of what you need to start an Alpha course. More ...

How Much Does It Cost to Run Alpha?

Below is a list of costs to consider for the Alpha course. Clicking on each item will take you to the Alpha Resources website, where you can view current pricing and order materials. More ...

What Are The Benefits of Alpha?

Changed lives. Growing congregations. United church leaders. The benefits of Alpha are abundant. Here’s how others put it: More ...

What Do Others Say About Alpha?

More than one million people in North America have attended an Alpha course. Here is what people have to say about it: More ...

More Testimonies About Alpha

The Alpha course is praised worldwide by guests, leaders, the church, and even the press. Click on the links below to see what people are saying about the Alpha Course. More ...

What Denomination Is Alpha?

Alpha aims to present the core truths of the Christian faith around which Christians of every major denomination can unit. Alpha is currently running in churches of all major denominations: Episcopal/Anglican, Baptist, Free Church, Lutheran, Methodist, Pe More ...

Next Steps

Interested in Alpha and wondering what to do next? The following information will tell you how to get started offering an Alpha course, and how to get connected with Alpha in the U.S. More ...

How To Get Started

Ready to find out more, or start an Alpha course? Here are three ways to get going. More ...

How To Get Connected

Alpha is made up of a network of churches and organizations running courses across the world. Staying connected with Alpha USA, and others running Alpha will help make your course a success. Here are two ways to connect: More ...