Started in London in 1979 as a brush-up course for rusty churchgoers, the Alpha Course has become a worldwide phenomenon and millions of people have tried Alpha all across the world.
The Alpha Course comprises 15 sessions held over 10 weeks and is free and open to everyone. No question is out of bounds, and participants are free to say as much or as little as they wish as they make up their own minds about the teachings of Jesus. Spirited discussions often ensue on topics ranging from Who is God? and Why am I here? to Why is there suffering? and Is God a delusion?
Many churches offering the Alpha Course report that their attendance has exploded as a result. Pastor Rick Warren, author of the worldwide bestseller The Purpose-Driven Life, calls the Alpha Course one of the most effective evangelism tools for the 21st century.