Met James Charlton Director, Ministry Development from Chicago area.
Alpha leads from friendship. First people belong, then they belhave then they believe. Hmmm. Not to sure about the order of those last two.
Ric Thorpe Planted 3 churches in Inner city London with Alpha.
Creating a culture of invitation in your church. Alpha is a stepping stone to church. A safe place to ask any question. Used to reach non Christian people.
About 50% of people invited come, says Willow Creek guy.
Some of those who complete the course will become a part of your church.
Another guy comments that missional communities get you to know people in your community but no decisions for Christ. Alpha did that for him.
Rickmsays alpha materials are free and downloadable.
Non believers help each other in a group...community exploring faith.
Develops leaders in the church plant.
Graham Singh says Alpha gives your leaders a forum to develop their theology too. As a group helper they can learn to be a quiet welcoming presence.
Alpha.org/run
Ideal size is 10 to 15 people for a group but it's key to get a leader and helper that non Christians can relate to. Typically use a media to teach. Emphasize the importance of the Holy Spirit weekend.
The first 2 years one often has Christian coming and then that tapers off. Push through this until non Christians start to come. Then you'll be into a good place where each course feed the next with invitees and invitees.
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