Alpha course - Praise

The Alpha course is a course on the basics of the Christian faith. It has spread all over the world and is currently run in 152 countries by many different denominations. Alpha course - Structure. The Alpha course is organized as a series of sessions over ten weeks, starting with some food, a talk (often a video of one by Nicky Gumbel), and discussion in small groups. The aim is for the talks to cover the basic beliefs of Christianity. The complete list of talk titles is: Christianity: Boring, ...

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The Alpha course has attracted praise as a technique for spreading an understanding of the basics of the Christian faith. Although begun in the Anglican church, it has subsequently been used by a variety of denominations and groups. It operates through unpressurised (albeit directed) discussion in a non-threatening environment. Alpha is designed to provide an introduction to the Christian faith to those who may not k ...

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The Alpha course is organized as a series of sessions over ten weeks, starting with some food, a talk (often a video of one by Nicky Gumbel), and discussion in small groups. The aim is for the talks to cover the basic beliefs of Christianity. The complete list of talk titles is: Christianity: Boring, Untrue and Irrelevant? Who is Jesus? Why did Jesus die? How can I be sure of my faith? Why and how should I read the Bible? Why and how should I pray? How does God guide us? ...

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Alpha course, Alpha course - Structure, Alpha course - History, Alpha course - Praise, Alpha course - Critics, Alpha course - Related and alternative courses

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Alpha began at Holy Trinity Brompton Church, an Anglican church in London. It started as a course for church members on the basics of the Christian faith, but then began to be used as an introduction for those interested in the faith. In 1990 Nicky Gumbel, at that time a curate (assistant minister) at Holy Trinity took over the running of the course and oversaw its expansion. In 2005, over 30,000 courses are offered in more than 152 countries, and in many Christian denominations. By 2005 it was reported that over 7 million people ...

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Alpha course, Alpha course - Structure, Alpha course - History, Alpha course - Praise, Alpha course - Critics, Alpha course - Related and alternative courses

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The Alpha course has been criticised for a Charismatic emphasis. Some churches have chosen to teach a modified version which avoids the subject of the Holy Spirit. Some churches have found that the expectations of Alpha graduates caused friction with more established members of the congregation. More conservative critics (especially from a Reformed and Evangelical perspective) have complained that the course does not adequately define sin and therefore does not adequately explain the reason for Jesus' death and resurrection. The Christianity Explo ...

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Alpha course, Alpha course - Structure, Alpha course - History, Alpha course - Praise, Alpha course - Critics, Alpha course - Related and alternative courses

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