Alpha (Getting Started)

What is the meaning of life?
What happens when we die?
What relevance does Jesus have for our lives?
How do we deal with guilt?
If you would like to explore questions like these, then Alpha is for you.

What Is Alpha?

Alpha is for:

Anyone interested in finding out more about the Christian faith. Adults of all ages are welcome.

Learning and laughter. It is possible to learn about the Christian faith and to have fun at the same time.

People meeting together. An opportunity to get to know others and to make new friends.

Helping one another. The small groups give you a chance to discuss issues raised during the talks.

Ask anything. Alpha is a place where no question is seen as too simple or too hostile.


Who is Alpha For?

Alpha is for everyone! It's especially geared to:

• People interested in investigating Christianity.
• Newcomers to the church.
• New Christians.
• Couples preparing for marriage.
• Christians who want to brush up on the basics.

What Happens at Alpha?

There is a series of talks on topics such as:

• Who Is Jesus?
• Why Did Jesus Die?
• Why And How Should I Read The Bible?
• Why And How Do I Pray?
• Who Is The Holy Spirit?
• How Can I Resist Evil?
• Why And How Should I Tell Others?
• Does God Heal Today?
• What About The Church?

After each talk there is a small-group time for everyone to discuss any questions or issues they have. This gives an opportunity to get to know each other and learn together.


What Others Are Saying About Alpha

For as long as I can remember, through my childhood, teens, and adult years, I have finally asked questions. One question I constantly asked myself was "Do I believe in God?" I had no answer and it bothered me...By the end of the third Alpha evening I had come to a few realizations that were truly stunning for me ...I knew that Jesus died for me and that I could never 'sit the fence' again. - Jill

I have learned more in the space of a few weeks than I ever had in years of attending church. - David

Everything Alpha gave me was so positive; it gave me the beginnings of understanding what being a Christian means; it gave me warm friendship and a sense of belonging...it gave me patient and thoughtful answers to all my questions. - Sarah

Alpha is wonderful - life changing! Alpha answered and clarified all the basics for me and put me on firm ground to travel forward on my journey with God. - Mary

From the very first meeting we felt this is what had been missing from our lives. It felt like coming home. - Margaret and Keith


The winter Alpha session began Sunday, January 27, at 5:30 PM and runs through April 27th.  Begin at any time during the series.


To join Alpha and Discover the Meaning of Life, simply sign up on Sundays or send the Registration Form to:

Brooklyn Park Evangelical Free Church
7849 West Broadway
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Attn: Pastor Dan Carlson

or email as an attachment to: dcarlson@bpefc.org

Download Registration Form (PDF)

Evangelism

Our church teaches the Contagious Christian course for training in personal evangelism. In this class one will learn:

• Your own unique style to communicate your faith.
• How to share your testimony.
• The essence of the Gospel
• The bridge illustration.
• How to help a seeker to faith.
• How to handle objections to faith.

This class is taught four to six times a year.