Alpha in the Workplace
We spend an average of forty hours a week with our colleagues, and you can only talk about your plans for the weekend and the weather for so long. Why not discuss things that really matter?
What is Alpha?
Alpha is a place to explore the Christian faith with others. It is a low-pressure environment to discuss the big questions in life.
It is a series of interactive sessions focused on life, faith and meaning, typically run over eleven weeks. Alpha is run all around the globe, in cafés, churches, schools, universities, homes, prisons — you name it.
Running Alpha in the workplace can be integrated easily into a regular working day. It can be run in an hour during lunch, before the start or at the end of a workday.
Every Alpha session has three key ingredients
Connect
Whether in person over a meal or virtually with a cup of tea, all sessions start with a time to connect, relax and build friendships.
Watch
The Alpha talks are designed to inspire conversation. They explore the big issues of life and faith and meaning.
Discuss
One of the most important parts of any Alpha is the discussion time. There’s no obligation to say anything and there’s nothing you can’t say.
Wherever you work, Alpha can work
Running Alpha in the Workplace empowers Christian professionals and employees to be effective witnesses wherever they work. There is a growing spiritual hunger in the workplace. Work commitments are keeping people in the office for longer hours. Many of the people you work with might never willingly go to church on their own, but are looking for an opportunity to discuss matters of meaning and faith.
“Nearly two out of five young adults globally are dealing with weak levels of connection. For many of these young people, the workplace is the new church. It is where they are finding their social connections.”
Barna Research, Faith for the Future
Getting Started
From large multinational companies, to small creative studios, working adults from various industries and denominations worldwide are running Alpha in boardrooms, meeting rooms and cafeterias. The potential for running Alpha in the workplace is unlimited.
Preview the Alpha Talks content
Interested in running Alpha?
Everything you need to host the best Alpha possible is available for free on Alpha’s digital platform, MyAlpha. Find all the tools, support and resources, including the Alpha talks, Alpha training, promotional materials and series materials.