Alpha Topics
Each of the Alpha talks explores an essential component of the Christian faith in a manner that is
engaging for people whether you have little background in Christianity or a lifetime of involvement
with a church. The book Questions of LIfe by Rev. Nicky Gumbel is the course curriculum that
provides the basis for each of the talks.
Week 1: Who Is Jesus?
Week 2: Why Did Jesus Die?
Week 3: How Can We Have Faith?
Week 4: Why and How Do I Pray?
Week 5: Why and How Should I Read the Bible?
Week 6: How Does God Guide Us?
Alpha Retreat: Mid-way through each course, an extended time is set aside to focus upon...
Talk 1: Who Is the Holy Spirit?
Talk 2: What Does the Holy Spirit Do?
Talk 3: How Can I Be Filled With the Holy Spirit?
Talk 4: How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?
Week 7: How Can I Resist Evil?
Week 8: Why and How Should I Tell Others?
Week 9: Does God Heal Today?
Week 10: What About the Church?
Alpha Celebration Dinner Party: Many courses throw a party at the end to celebrate all that has
been discovered over the ten weeks. The celebration takes place in a welcoming environment
(just like Alpha) so that friends, relatives, neighbors and co-workers can comfortably be invited
and can "taste and see" how good faith in God can be! This way others gain a preview and can
consider joining a future Alpha session.
Each of the Alpha talks explores an essential component of the Christian faith in a manner that is
engaging for people whether you have little background in Christianity or a lifetime of involvement
with a church. The book Questions of LIfe by Rev. Nicky Gumbel is the course curriculum that
provides the basis for each of the talks.
Week 1: Who Is Jesus?
Week 2: Why Did Jesus Die?
Week 3: How Can We Have Faith?
Week 4: Why and How Do I Pray?
Week 5: Why and How Should I Read the Bible?
Week 6: How Does God Guide Us?
Alpha Retreat: Mid-way through each course, an extended time is set aside to focus upon...
Talk 1: Who Is the Holy Spirit?
Talk 2: What Does the Holy Spirit Do?
Talk 3: How Can I Be Filled With the Holy Spirit?
Talk 4: How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?
Week 7: How Can I Resist Evil?
Week 8: Why and How Should I Tell Others?
Week 9: Does God Heal Today?
Week 10: What About the Church?
Alpha Celebration Dinner Party: Many courses throw a party at the end to celebrate all that has
been discovered over the ten weeks. The celebration takes place in a welcoming environment
(just like Alpha) so that friends, relatives, neighbors and co-workers can comfortably be invited
and can "taste and see" how good faith in God can be! This way others gain a preview and can
consider joining a future Alpha session.
