Being a Christian requires more than just going to church regularly. You need to understand the essence of the Christian faith and the meaning of God’s word. Nicky Gumbel had that in mind when he took over the running of the Alpha Course in 1990. This course was first introduced at the Holy Trinity Brompton Church in the United Kingdom, in 1977. Alpha Course was initially designed for new Christians to introduce them to God and help them get a better understanding of the Trinity (The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). But when Nick joined the Holy Trinity church, he transformed the Alpha Course into an effective course for all people that are also looking to renew their faith in God.
Nick’s new edition of the Alpha Course contains 2 versions of the 15 DVD talks that last from 25 to 45 minutes. He uses simple examples and additional resources to make this manual understandable for the mass. The main purpose of the Alpha Course is to give people the opportunity to explore the meaning of life. Alpha Course DVD is aimed for people who want to reconsider their faith in God in an informal and friendly environment. No one pressures you to get involved in these sessions. Those who want to give their opinion are free to do that.
Even though this course started at the Holy Trinity Church, it became one of the most popular manual used by Methodists, Anglicans, Congregationalists, Baptists, Catholics and many others that want to share the truth of God. In other words, Alpha Course became the latest trend in winning the unchurched from Christ. This course explores and derives the answers of the most ambiguous questions like – Who Am I?, Where do I come from? Does this life has a meaning? Does this life have a purpose? The intention is to gather people in a group and together discuss all these and many more related questions in a friendly, non-threatening and unpressurized environment.
The message of Jesus Christ is so powerful. It can change families, individual lives, marriages. That’s what exactly this course is about. To return your faith in God, and help you become the person God wants you to be.
