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Getting Started


    Before you start
Prayer for your Alpha course is essential!

1   Attend an Alpha Conference
Churches that have attended an Alpha Conference prior to running the course have experienced a far higher degree of success...
(Upcoming Conferences)

2  

Read the Alpha Course Director's Handbook
The Alpha Course Director's Handbook is a step-by-step guide to running the Alpha course.

 







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Train Your Team
Once you have selected your Alpha course team, you will need to train them in running small groups, pastoral care and ministry.


4     Register Your Course
Let us know when and where you're running your course and help people who are searching for Alpha online, find you.

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  Promote Your Course
Most people come to an Alpha course because someone they know has invited them - the key is often the personal invitation.

6   Run the Course
Many of the existing Alpha courses choose to use the Alpha Video Set to run the course.

Want more information about running the Alpha Course?
 • On Campus
 • For Catholics
 • In Prisons
 • For Youth

7   Follow-up
Strong friendships are often forged in the small groups on an Alpha course and sometimes the groups are keen to keep meeting in a small group setting and study the Bible.