The Alpha Course

The Alpha Course Starter Pack

Everything you need to run an Alpha course for up to 20 guests. (Save money by buying this pack compared to buying the products individually.)

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The Alpha Course Manual

The Alpha Course Manual is a 'must have' for all guests on the Alpha course. It is a guide to each session, illustrating key points and providing space for notes. 

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Also available on the free iPhone and Android Alpha course apps. 

The Alpha Course DVD

The DVD contains two versions of the 15 Alpha course talks. These are the full-length and the express version (ideal for the workplace). 

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The Alpha Course Team Training DVD

Three pre-course training sessions for hosts and helpers. 

• Hosting Small Groups
• Pastoral Care
• Prayer Ministry on Alpha

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The Alpha Course Team Manual

An essential resource for hosts and helpers on the Alpha course, provides useful notes and helpful tips. 

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Also available on the free iPhone and Android Alpha course apps.

Questions of Life

Written by Nicky Gumbel, this is the Alpha course talks in book form, packed with humour, anecdotes, wisdom and profound teaching from the Bible. An essential read for anyone involved in an Alpha course.

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Also available in booklet form (individual chapters from the Questions of Life book), designed to give guests who have missed one of the course talks.

Why Jesus?

The perfect give-away for those having first thoughts about the Christian faith. Designed to be handed out at launch events and at church services. 

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The Alpha Course Introductory Booklet for Guests

Designed as a give-away for anyone interested in the Alpha course. Includes brief testimonies and endorsements. 

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Advertising Materials

For posters, banners and invites, visit the Alpha Print Shop. 

For web tools and videos, visit the resources section. 

Telling Others

How to run the Alpha course: this book imparts the vision, excitement and challenge of running Alpha. 

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Searching Issues

Nicky Gumbel tackles the seven most common objections to the Christian faith, including suffering, other religions and sex before marriage.

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The Alpha Course Cookbook

Tried and tested recipes for groups of 12, 30 or 100 people from the HTB catering team. 

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The Alpha Course Administrator's Handbook

A detailed guide covering the administration of setting up and running an Alpha course. Useful especially for running large courses. 

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The Alpha Course Talk Transcripts

Transcripts of the Alpha course talks with helpful instructions as to where speakers can insert their own stories, quotes and personal testimonies. Perfect for live speakers.

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The Alpha Course Weekend DVD

Contains the weekend / day away talks and includes a short introduction to the weekend. 

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The Principles of Running Alpha

The principles of Alpha. Nicky Gumbel provides the essential foundation for anyone thinking of setting up an Alpha course.

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The Practicalities of Running Alpha

The practicialities of Alpha. Nicky Gumbel presents the essential practical foundations for anything thinking of setting up an Alpha course.

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Behind the Scenes: How to Introduce an Alpha Evening

How to lead an Alpha course including examples from Nicky Gumbel opening each Alpha evening at HTB.

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