Alpha helps create space for honest conversation around some of life’s biggest questions through a series of interactive sessions. The sessions are designed to provide guests with an opportunity to share thoughts, ideas and opinions in a safe and caring environment.
No matter which Alpha you attend, whether it’s in a home, a church, a café, or online, the format and content stay the same. Best of all, Alpha is free to attend.
Connecting with others is what we were made for. All sessions start with a time to connect and build friendships, eliminating awkwardness and creating space for important conversations.
You’ll watch a short Alpha video or listen to a talk exploring a big question about life and faith, like Who is Jesus? or Why do we pray? The videos or talks are engaging and designed to spark discussion.
Those who attend Alpha share that their discussions are the best part of the experience. No questions are off limits and there’s nothing you can’t ask.
Our mission is to equip churches, parishes, organizations, and individuals to help anyone, anywhere discover and develop a relationship with Jesus. Over the past three years, more than a million people across the U.S. have experienced Alpha as a safe place to explore questions in an open and honest way. We are honored to play a part in their journey of faith, conversation, and transformation.
Alpha began at a church called Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB) in London in 1977. In 1990 Nicky Gumbel repositioned Alpha as a course for those outside the Church. The number of people attending Alpha at HTB grew quickly into the hundreds and attracted the attention of other churches across denominations seeking to find an effective tool for evangelism.
This led to the first Alpha conference in 1993 at HTB where more than 1,000 church leaders attended to learn about Alpha and how to use it in their congregation.
As interest grew, Alpha conferences were organized internationally, and the original film series, Alpha with Nicky Gumbel, was produced in 1994 to make it accessible to the widest possible audience. Millions of people worldwide have tried Alpha, and it has been translated into 112 different languages.
The Alpha talks have been repackaged for today’s audience in the Alpha Film Series, and the Alpha Youth Series was created to reach a younger generation with the gospel. Even as times have changed, Alpha has continued to be used by the Church as an effective tool to help people encounter Jesus.
The Evangelization of the Nations. The Revitalization of the Church. The Transformation of Society.
Alpha equips and serves the Church in its mission to help people discover and develop a relationship with Jesus.
Unity: Alpha emphasizes the essentials that all denominations agree on. We believe that what unites us is infinitely greater than what divides us. Alpha is at its most effective as an evangelistic tool when done by and through the local church. By focusing on the essentials of the Christian faith, it opens the door for Alpha to be used in almost any context so that everyone has the opportunity to see their friends’ lives transformed by the gospel.
Quality: We believe the Church deserves the best. We strive to continually support the Church with quality resources and tools that help create a space where people are excited to bring their friends for a conversation about Jesus. The Alpha Film Series and Alpha Youth Series were designed to take guests on a journey of faith over multiple weeks. Each session covers a key element of the gospel in a way that is easy to follow and leaves space for people to explore their questions about life, faith, and God.
Generosity: Everyone should have the opportunity to explore a relationship with Jesus, no matter where they are, for free. Alpha is primarily funded through donations, allowing us to give all resources away at no charge.
Alpha USA has earned recognition from multiple third-party organizations who provide an objective and rigorous analysis of organizational health. In addition to earning the certification as a flourishing Best Christian Workplace for four years running, the following accreditations indicate a solid financial foundation.
Join the team behind Alpha and be part of a mission that’s changing lives across the country.
We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team committed to helping people discover faith through meaningful conversation. If you’re excited about using your skills to make a difference we’d love to hear from you.
Volunteering with Alpha is a meaningful way to be part of something bigger. Whether you’re supporting behind the scenes or helping create space for others to explore faith, your time and energy make a real difference.
Join us as we work together to see lives transformed across the country.
Take a look at all that God has done through Alpha over the past year. From stories of transformation to growth in new communities, our Year in Review highlights the impact made possible through churches, leaders, and guests across the country. It’s a celebration of lives changed, faith discovered, and what’s possible when we step out in prayer and invitation together.
Have questions or need support?
We’re here to help. Whether you’re running Alpha, exploring it for the first time, or just looking to connect, our team would love to hear from you. Reach out and we’ll get back to you soon.
