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 What would happen if every church in your area joined together in dynamic and fervent prayer?
How would your community change if every member in the churches of your area invited their friends, family, neighbors to explore the big questions of the Christian faith at their Alpha courses?
What is it?
The Alpha Invitation happens when members of two or more churches and Alpha courses send a collective "Invitation to their communities" to the introductory Alpha dinners held in restaurants, homes and churches. At this "Introductory Dinner", guests are introduced to the Alpha Course and invited back to attend the ten week course. We've developed a four minute video to explain the purpose as well as share the excitement and fruitfulness of the Alpha Invitation.
What are the benefits?
- It raises the profile of the Alpha Course, making it easier for congregations to invite their non-church-going friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors to their Introductory Alpha dinner;
- It creates a 'buzz' and 'momentum' in the community leading to increased faith among Christians, more boldness and more energy to pray, plan, implement and invite people to the Alpha Introductory dinner, and
- It encourages unity amongst the churches in the community that God blesses (Ps 133).
A key outcome of the Invitation is that more churches that run Alpha courses, the more invitations there will be to the 'lost' to attend leading to more commitments to Jesus Christ and disciples of Him.
Recent Research in New England showed: 28% of all converts (in New England) came through the Alpha Course. Silas Partners, April, 2007
50% make a commitment to Christ on the Alpha course.
(29% first time commitment, 21% re-commitment) - Barna Group
The Invitation Brings Unity
Nicky Gumbel reminds us that, "Unity is absolutely key. It is fantastic to see Catholic and Protestant, black and white, rich and poor, old and young, male and female coming together uniting around the Gospel of Jesus Christ and praying to see that message go out across the nation."
Resources
All the personal invitations are supported by increasing the visibility of the Alpha Course using billboards, invitations, banners, yard signs, and car
magnets.
How to Start? Click here for guidance on how to start the Alpha invitation in your area
Next Steps? Once youve made a commitment to the alpha invitation, click here for what to do next
| |   Pack of 50 tri-fold brochure/
invitations explain the Alpha course to potential guests and includes a registration form. |
 Pack of 25 4" x 6" postcards are great to use in inviting people to Alpha |
 8.5 x 11 or 11 x 17 Posters |
 Package of 25 3.5" round Drink mat coasters are great conversation starter! |
3 x 11 magnet clings to the car and spread the news fast! |
4' x 9' size Banner for outdoor and indoor use draws attention to your church and stirs excitement |
 Yard Signs package of 5 include signs and metal stands to promote Alpha. Imagine thousands of these popping up in lawns all across your community! |
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