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 MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
Gerard summarizes the atmosphere at the 2010 Alpha America's conference, offers a sneak peek at a new book and ends with powerful words of encouragement.
 I trust you are having a delightful summer connecting with family and friends. If you have questions about this email or anything else related to your Alpha course, please call us at 1-800-DO-ALPHA or go to alphausa.org. We're here to serve you! |
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| WHAT'S NEW THIS MONTH |
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Religion Meant Violence
Grenville grew up with confusing messages about faith. He immigrated to the U.S only to lose his family in divorce, spiral through depression and consider suicide. Read how he experienced renewal on an Alpha course.
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2010 Americas Conference Recap
We welcomed over 1,300 people to the Americas Conference in Chicago; including delegates from the Caribbean, Latin America and Canada. We were blessed by the leadership of Nicky and Pippa Gumbel and a great contingent from Holy Trinity Brompton, London.
CLICK HERE to find out more.
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Seeker Sensitive Homepage
We are pleased to announce that www.alphausa.org is now geared towards seekers. It features the Bear Grylls media promotions and makes our home page a simple on-ramp for potential guests. But what about those who are already running a course?
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Moody Radio Interview
Julie Roys of Moody Radio attended the Alpha conference in Naperville where she conducted lively interviews with Nicky Gumbel, Gerard Long, Steve Mitchell (Alpha for Catholics) and Christian Zebley (Multi-cultural Alpha).
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| ALPHA & YOUR CHURCH |
ALPHA TIPS
Leading worship on Alpha can be a challenge. Listen to the wisdom of Alpha pioneer Derek Rust and consider passing this link on to your worship leader.
Watch here >>
GERARD'S BLOG
God's grace to us is more than sufficient to allow us to live a life of abundance. St. Irenaeus of Lyons wrote, 'Man fully alive is the glory of God.' This is...
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PRACTITIONER INFO
No Practitioner Call this month. Enjoy your summer vacation!
Are you planning to run your first Alpha course this fall? A new section of the Alpha USA website that has been created just for you. It is called Running Alpha for the First Time and it is packed full of useful tips and tools to get you off to a great start.
The untamed faith of the Discovery Channel's 'Man vs. Wild' star.
Bear Grylls talks about Alpha on CNN blog site >>
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| ALPHA & YOUR WORLD |
GLOBAL ALPHA TRAINING
You can help meet the Alpha training needs around the world.
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SPECIALTIES
Alpha in the Workplace
Os Hillman interviews Gerard Long. We weaves his fascinating testimony with insights on leading an Alpha small group.
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Campus Alpha
Try the new Campus Alpha format and free downloadable talks.
Learn more here >>
ALPHA RESOURCES
Alpha manuals and booklets now available in bundles.
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ALPHA INTERNATIONAL
News, talks and testimonies from HTB after Europe, Middle East and Africa Alpha week 2010.
Find out more here >>
Read the summer newsletter from Tricia Neil at Alpha International.
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| QUESTION OF THE MONTH |
Looking for new ways to invite guests to your fall course? Click Here >> |
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DONATE: Alpha USA depends on gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations to touch the lives of thousands of individuals each year. Make a donation now, and your contribution will be quickly invested to transform society: one life, one church, one community at a time. All gifts to Alpha USA are tax deductible. Find out more >>
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