The Alpha Guide is a companion to either the Alpha Film Series or Alpha with Nicky Gumbel. This guide is divided up by session with an easy-to-read outline so that guests can follow along during each talk. With simple bullet-point organization and plenty of room for notes, the guide functions as an invaluable resource to the guest during Alpha, and as a reference tool for individual reflection long after Alpha. It is considered an essential resource for Alpha guests as well as the host and helpers on Alpha. Alpha creates an environment of hospitality where people can bring their friends, family, and work colleagues to explore the Christian faith, ask questions, and share their point of view. Alpha makes it easy to invite friends to have spiritual conversations which explore life's biggest questions in a safe and respectful way. Alpha's approach to hospitality, faith, and discussion is designed to welcome everyone, especially those who might not describe themselves as Christians or church-goers. Each session includes time for a large group meal, short teaching, and small group discussion.

Marriage Course, developed by Nicky and Sila Lee, is a seven-session study for couples to obtain the tools to build a strong and healthy relationship that lasts a lifetime.The manual highlights the key points from the talks and contains all of the exercises with plenty of room for making notes. The course covers: An Introduction to Marriage Course Building Strong Foundations The Art of Communication Resolving Conflict Forgiveness The Impact of Family - past and present Good Sex Love in Action Marriage Course Party Coping with Times of Separation (optional session) Marriage Course serves as a bridge between the church and local community by recognizing the need to go beyond the social, as well as physical, walls of the church to help couples with their relationships. The courses are easy to run, and the talks are also available on DVD (sold separately). If you enjoy hosting people and have a passion for strengthening family life, you could run a course!

Why did Jesus die? What happens when we die? Who is the Holy Spirit? How is He relevant for today? Is forgiveness possible? How should we live our lives? Help your small-group members discover the answers to these and other important questions in fifteen sessions of the Alpha course. Join the thousands of Alpha leaders worldwide who facilitate group discussion where it is safe for adults to ask their real questions about Christianity. Use this manual during your small group leader training as your prepare and lead your group of adults. Watch your own faith grow as you see others gain an understanding of the Christian faith and build friendships with fellow groups members. Contains sample questions for each session of the course. 48 pages.

Alpha is a theologically-tried and tested course designed for laity-led, church-based evangelism that presents the message of Jesus in a clear and non-threatening manner to people of all walks of life - particularly those with no faith and those who do not attend services regularly. Invest in the following resources to launch Alpha in your church:

A rare glimpse into how Soviet Spetsnaz and KGB units protected and defended their country from perceived enemies - inside and outside its borders. Includes special sections for Alpha Teams on assassination, sabotage and kidnapping.

"How can we develop a family identity? ; How can we meet our children's deepest needs? ; How and where do we set the boundaries? ; How can we pass on our values to our children? Drawing on their own experience of bringing up four children and having talked to thousands of parents over the years on their parenting courses, Nicky and sila Lee bring fresh insights and time-tested values to the task of parenting. Full of valuable advice and practical tips. The parenting book is a resource for parents to come back to again and again"--Back cover.