Telling Others

Nicky Gumbel

The Alpha Initiative

A key resource for churches on why and how to run an Alpha course.

This book imparts the vision, excitement, and challenge of Alpha, with a practical guide to running a successful course. Perfect as a resource for churches, the book details the principles and structure of Alpha, tips on hosting small groups and giving talks, and guidance on pastoral care.

A series of appendices provides suggestions for practicalities such as administration and running daytime and workplace courses, and advice on avoiding common mistakes and pitfalls.

The chapters are interspersed with testimonies, written in their own words, from people whose lives have been changed by God through Alpha.

Chapters include:

• Principles
• The Structure of Alpha
• The Alpha Recipe
• Hosting Small Groups
• Pastoral Care
• Giving Talks
• Prayer Ministry

Appendices include:

• Alpha Talk Scheme
• Administration
• Daytime Alpha
• Alpha in the Workplace
• Guest Questionnaire
• How to Avoid the Seven Common Mistakes
• Prayer and Alpha
• Worship on Alpha
• Alpha Weekend Entertainment

This edition was updated in 2019 – prior to Alpha online – and is also available as an ebook.