Year in Review
Alpha USA
Year in Review
Alpha USA
A message from John Wentz
One thing we know is true: You care about others and want to see them have the chance to explore faith in Jesus in a good and meaningful way. Because of your generosity, hundreds of thousands of people across the U.S. did just that in 2023. As you read Alpha USA’s Year in Review, know that none of this would have been possible without your generous support.
Open the full report below to learn more about Alpha’s impact.
YOU HELPED
People Across the
U.S. Explore Faith
By the grace of God and with your support, Alpha USA served more than 7,700 churches and organizations in 2023, exceeding our goal of 7,500. This is one of the largest numbers of churches and organizations we have served in the U.S. in a single year. You helped make these resources available to them at no cost!
Alpha USA
(14% YOY increase)
(16% YOY increase)
(5% YOY increase)
*Estimated
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Prayer: Central to Alpha's Ministry
Alpha Youth equips leaders to help rising generations explore what faith in Jesus means. In 2023, the team launched multiple initiatives to support the felt needs of Generations Z and Alpha.
Read pages 4-5 of the report to learn more about how your support is advancing Alpha Youth.
(10% YOY increase)
(28% YOY increase)
that ran Alpha Youth
(4% YOY increase)
YOU HELPED
Expand our reach
God works in various contexts and settings, and you helped us provide resources and training for Protestant churches, Catholic parishes, prison ministry, and marriages and families through The Marriage Course.
500+
parishes were represented in the four diocesan partnerships
1,000+
1,916
300+
leaders took part in seven encounter events
74,719
1,000
11,900
Prison participants
593
327
Prisons that ran Alpha
YOU HELPED
Create new resources
The Alpha Conference
To better accommodate students and the rising generations, we will hold The Alpha Conference on July 24-25, 2024, in Franklin, Tennessee, at Church of the City.
We hope you will join us!
countries
For
Stories of life transformation
Offering Hospitality
Ophelia struggled with loneliness after moving to New York City and wanted to intentionally reach out to other people who were searching for community. She hosted Alpha in her apartment, inviting friends and strangers who were open to discussing questions of life and faith.
Transformed by Love
Corné was raised by a single mother in South Africa, and although he was deeply loved, he felt like he had to prove his worth through achievements. After trying to take his own life, Corné decided to attend Alpha, and he had a personal encounter with God.
Training Leaders
Global Alpha Figures
Training leaders
6,648
Leaders trained
3,164
182
Training events
global alpha figures
*Estimated
74,000+
COURSES*
38,000+
1.8 million+
PARTICIPANTS*
148
COUNTRIES*
Financials
We continue to manage our operating budget with a surplus reserve. Learn more about Alpha USA, how your gifts impacted others in 2023, and read testimonies in the Year in Review.
What people are saying about Alpha
“Alpha has had an amazing impact on our congregation in Memphis. We’ve seen a couple of hundred people come through our Alpha sessions, and just recently, my wife and I took 70 couples through The Marriage Course. We are gearing up in 2024 to take Alpha into the jails and prisons in our region.”
– Dr. Stacy Spencer,
Pastor, New Direction Christian Church, Memphis, Tennessee
“Alpha is making an enormous impact at Church of the City by providing a safe place for those curious about faith to ask questions without judgment or ridicule.”
– Dr. Darren Whitehead,
Pastor of Church of the City, Franklin, Tennessee
– Brad Harris
North Area Pastor, Church of the City, Franklin, Tennessee
“Participating in Circles + Spaces in 2023 was a highlight of my year! The experience of learning from and being with youth pastors and ministry leaders from all over the U.S. and Canada provided great encouragement, insight, and hope for the work God has called us to. I gained practical ways to rely on the power of the Holy Spirit that I could implement right away with those I serve. I grew as a leader, and I fell more in love with Jesus and young people.”
– Amie Schmidgall
Youth Pastor, Garden Church, Long Beach, California
“I have long been grateful for the good and important work of Alpha. I’ve seen people get acquainted to a Jesus who isn’t afraid of big and honest questions that emerge from the depths of one’s own life. I’m especially grateful to Alpha (and Alpha Youth!) for their partnership with TENx10 and their contribution to the broader ecosystem of youth evangelism and discipleship.”
– Raymond Chang
Executive Director, TENx10
