What Church Leaders Say about Alpha

“One of the most effective evangelism tools for the 21st century.” Dr. Rick Warren Senior Pastor, Saddleback Church Having been a part of Alpha at my own church - I can wholeheartedly endorse it as a tool for helping people embrace a genuine faith in the person of Jesus Christ. The Alpha Course is intellectually and biblically sound in content, while at the same time creating an environment where seekers and skeptics feel safe and free to wrestle with the questions and misconceptions surrounding our faith. And one more thing that I find important - it's fun! Eric Metaxes/ Author “The Alpha format is definitely a huge improvement and right for our time, because process is involved instead of a quick presentation and it is more communal.” Tim Keller Author/ Senior Pastor, Redeemer Presbyterian Church “I know of many people whose lives have been transformed through the Alpha course. I rejoice at how God is using it so powerfully to renew many churches both inside and outside prison walls.” The Late Charles W. Colson, Prison Fellowship Ministries “Alpha is a well-designed, implementable program that addresses the basic questions of life for the churched and unchurched alike. The course meets the vital test of being both open and faithful - welcoming of all, while presenting the Gospel message with clarity and power.” George Gallup, Jr. Chairman, The George H. Gallup International Institute “...we need a new evangelization which, while being open to all the fullness of the truth and the Christian life, will yet be simple and basic. This is the reason why I look with interest and appreciation to the Alpha course. It seems to me that it answers precisely this need of ours. The very name shows this. It is not called “Alpha and Omega course” but simply “Alpha course” because it doesn’t claim to lead people from beginning to end in faith; only to help them get acquainted with it, to foster a personal encounter with Jesus, leaving it to other Church departments to develop the newly rekindled faith.” Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, Appointed Preacher to the Papal Household by Pope John Paul II “In recent years Nicky Gumbel has helped millions of people consider the claims of Jesus Christ in fresh and stimulating ways through a course he put together called Alpha. Very few people alive have done this much to help people far from God draw nearer to Him - and many find Him.” Bill Hybels Senior Pastor Willow Creek Community Church “Alpha is a tool for mobilizing men and women to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the lost.” Joyce Meyer Joyce Meyer Ministries