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The hugely popular Alpha Course, written by ex-Barrister turned Anglican Curate Nicky Gumbel, styles itself as a friendly, fun and non-threatening ‘practical introduction to the Christian faith’. Summarised in Gumbel’s best-selling book Questions of Life, Alpha involves people attending fifteen 40 minute talks, … Continue reading →

Well, to begin with, Alpha is 100% linked with Holy Trinity Brompton – if you check on the internet you will see that their International Head Office is located at the church. Please know that I do not take the following … Continue reading →

When the April 27 1998 edition of Christianity Today magazine ran a full-page advertisement promoting a new line of resources by the respected Christian publisher, David C. Cook Communications, how could one doubt the trustworthiness of such materials? If along … Continue reading →

On Monday 25 September 2000 I went to hear Nicky Gumbel and his ALPHA team in the Waterfront Hall in Belfast. According to the Belfast Telegraph advert [16 September] this was ‘An opportunity to explore the meaning of life’. In … Continue reading →

There is no doubt that the Alpha Course is very popular. Almost every one has heard of it or knows someone who has been to it. It is estimated that 500,000 persons took the course in 1997, and there are … Continue reading →

This is the (fully revised) text of a booklet I wrote on the Alpha Course in 1995/6. Although my assessment was performed on the original video talks, the essential points I made still apply – especially given that HTB insists … Continue reading →

Many people have been greatly impressed by the Alpha course. Designed to be an introduction to the Christian faith through talks, video presentations, small-group discussions and a special weekend-away, lots of churches are now employing it as part of their … Continue reading →

The problem is the Alpha course is NOT what it presents itself to be and is part of Vatican II’s Evangelization program. On Sunday the 8th July 2012 on SABC 2, a program called “Life 24/7 IV” spoke about the Alpha … Continue reading →