How to Get Started
How to Start – Best Practices
Alpha Best Practices
Alpha’s ‘7 best practices’ are key elements that will set you on the path to a successful Alpha. These include: prayer, evangelistic positioning, team training, hospitality, Alpha talks, open discussion, and the Alpha weekend away. Find out more in the section below.
Start Praying
A vital element of Alpha is its consistent focus on prayer. Have a prayer team that prays for the guests daily during the entire Alpha experience. If we don’t enlist God, our efforts will not bear fruit. This is a movement of the Spirit that we get to be a part of.
Recruit a Team
Whether you are running Alpha for a few friends or looking to open it up to your entire community, Alpha is always better when you share the leadership with others. Recruiting others who have a gift of hospitality and a desire to invite others to explore faith helps build a successful Alpha.
7 Best Practices for Running Alpha
Introducing Alpha’s Digital Platform
MyAlpha is an online platform and free resource where Alpha is delivered. There you’ll find all the tools, support and everything you need to run Alpha in your context including the Alpha talks, Alpha training, promotional materials and series materials.
Available on MyAlpha
Train Your Team
Once you have recruited a team, it’s time to get them up to speed with how to run Alpha. They can attend a training online or in person, or you can utilize our team training video which is a great resource for the small group hosts and helpers.
Promote at Your Church
Alpha has created lots of great promotional materials to help you spread the word. Letting people at your church know about Alpha is a great way to help create a space for everyone to invite others to come and explore faith. Consider sharing stories before Alpha starts.
Invite Guests
As you are training your team, encourage them to be praying for and inviting others to Alpha. A genuine, personal invitation to Alpha is the best. We’ve made it easy with resources in MyAlpha to use “as is” or to customise for your setting.
Run Alpha Handbook: Your Complete Guide
We’ve compiled all the best tips, tricks, and guidelines for you in one complete guide. Access a digital version of the Run Alpha Handbook for free:
Free Promotional Resources
Alpha provides you with everything you need to create a safe space where people can explore Christianity without pressure or fear of judgment.
We have curated personal invitational resources to support all your promotional needs.
