About this episode

The episode discusses the reasons for not recommending the Alpha Course in churches.

Today we’re talking about something that’s become very familiar in churches all over the world—Alpha, or, the Alpha Course. On the surface, Alpha looks simple enough. It’s friendly. It’s relational. But as believers, we’re not just called to ask, “Does this feel welcoming?” We’re called to ask, “Is this faithful to the Word of God?” […]

People in this episode

Host: A Word Fitly Spoken

Topics covered

• Alpha Course
• churches
• faithfulness
• Word of God
• Christianity

Keywords

• Alpha
• Alpha Course
• church
• faithful
• Word of God

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Alpha

Books & works: the Alpha Course

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