Running Alpha online
Share hope.
The global pandemic has caused disruption and change. We’ve all felt the impact. People are facing big challenges and asking even bigger questions. We also sense a tremendous opportunity. The Holy Spirit is moving across Canada and mobilizing Christians to look outward.
The 3 main ingredients of Alpha are still effective online:
Connection
Whether it’s a group of friends gathered around a kitchen table, or a quick online catch-up, times of connecting are important. It’s no different at Alpha. Whether in person over a meal or virtually with a cup of tea, all sessions start with a time to connect, relax and build friendships.
Content
The Alpha talks are designed to engage people from all walks of life and inspire conversation. They explore the big issues of life and faith and unpack the basics of Christian belief, addressing questions like “Who is Jesus?”, “Why and how do I pray?” and “How does God guide us?”
Conversation
The discussion time is an opportunity for people to respond to the talk, hear from others, and contribute their own perspective in an honest, friendly, and open environment.
The Greatest Opportunity
Nicky Gumbel has called this moment “The greatest evangelical opportunity of my lifetime.” Join churches from coast-to-coast to invite friends, family, neighbours and colleagues to discover a relationship with Jesus.
Alpha online works because it:
Reaches more people
More people than ever can join your Alpha.
Reaches new people
The gospel becomes more accessible when you share it online.
Reaches and releases young people
Young people are more likely to try and run Alpha when it’s online.
Grows strong leaders
Running Alpha online puts responsibility into the hands of your team.
Changes lives
Jesus is transforming lives through Alpha online.
New on-demand support
Take advantage of updated training materials, regional cohorts for peer-to-peer support and ongoing webinars to equip you along your Alpha journey.
People are encountering Jesus for the first time online
“I’ve never had an entire group reconfirm or commit for the first time to faith, and in this online Alpha I was blessed with a group of nine people, that all committed to faith through the weekend and various times during Alpha.”
– Nadia Zeversenuke, London, ON
New promotional resources
A new suite of church and guest-facing promotional videos, digital and print assets, and prayer resources are available for running Alpha online.
A Complete Guide to
Alpha Online
Everything you need to run your most successful Alpha yet!
1. Prepare
2. Invite
3. Host
4. Get Creative
