Here’s how to get started:
Running Alpha online couldn’t be simpler and allows you to invite guests who might not be able to attend in person. What’s more we’ve found in 2022 non-Christians find anonymity appealing when trying something new.
Please do read our Read our E-Safety Best Practices which help you with E-Safety as you run your course online.
Create an account or register your new course on MyAlpha where you can find:
Episodes of the Alpha Film Series
AFS trailers (got 2 new ones!)
Discussion guides
Training materials including bitesize training videos which you can WhatsApp to your Alpha team
Promotional materials
AlphaNow
Try AlphaNow our brand new, free, video call platform which makes running Alpha even easier. You can:
Watch the AFS episodes together as a group
A chat function that has increased safeguarding features
Allows you to create groups and select hosts from an easy to use dashboard
To learn how to get started or for any questions, simply visit this support page which includes a helpful chat function.
Promote your course
On MyAlpha you’ll find a range of images and videos designed to help you promote your course on social media , on your church website and in your church services
Looking to promote your course using print materials such as banners and posters? Find everything you need on the Alpha Shop
Discover all about our new Invitation here
Get the whole church involved
In the build up to your course, it’s a great idea to take time in your regular church service to engage your congregation with Alpha. Here are four simple steps to involve the whole church:
Stories: Ask people in your congregation to share their previous experiences of Alpha so others are encouraged. If they feel comfortable, ask them to share their story with us here
Teaching: Alpha is all about helping people discover Jesus – take time in your Sunday services to focus on the power and potential of evangelism
Invitation: The best invite is a personal invite – encourage your congregation to think about who they can invite and even better, who they can bring along with them to Alpha
Prayer: Prayer is at the heart of Alpha, ask your whole congregation to pray about who they can invite, for the team, and for the guests
For more tips on how to launch Alpha well read our 4 week invitational plan
Don’t be a stranger
Please do follow us @runalphauk to stay up to date on all things running Alpha or get in touch with your regional co-ordinator. We love to hear from you.