What is Alpha?
Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith. It answers questions like: "Who is Jesus?" and "Why did he die?". No pressure. No follow up. No charge.
Typically Alpha courses have around ten sessions that run for about ten weeks, with a day or weekend getaway in the middle. During sessions, people gather for about two hours and share an informal meal, sing a few songs, listen to a talk on how Christianity approaches the question at hand, then gather into small groups for discussion. The talks each week act as a springboard for small group discussions. It runs in churches, bars, coffee shops and homes all around the globe. Alpha courses are in 169 countries, has been translated into 112 languages and has had 22.5 million people attend worldwide. Alpha really is for anyone who's curious. [read more about Alpha]
Alpha in Hawaii
Most of our churches are plateauing in growth, especially in seeing new believers come to faith. We wish our members would be trained in how to do evangelism in a way that really reaches this post-modern society - teaching them how to listen and lead people to Christ. HIM believes Alpha can help our churches do this, and will be holding an Alpha Course Conference on August 15-16. This conference will teach about the philosophy of how the Alpha Course works and how it can really transform our churches and work in all cultures.
Find out more on how to run an Alpha Course by attending HIM's Alpha Course Conference.
Alpha Course Conference
Friday, August 15 | 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Saturday, August 16 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Register online
Pastors enter code ALPHA14PAS upon checking out to receive free ticket.