Alpha UK

In my opinion Alpha accomplishes an incredible task, in making people interested in faith and in making faith relevant to the modern man. I especially appreciate the ecumenical spirit of the Alpha course: There is no pressure on anybody to join a different denomination, but just to join Jesus and to put Jesus at the centre."

Father Raniero Cantalamessa

Preacher to the Papal Household

The Alpha course has been of enormous value to churches in strengthening fellowship and increasing effective evangelism in the local community."

Revd David Coffey

President of the Baptist World Alliance

Alpha opens the door... for the sharing, caring, praying community which is exemplary of the church in action."

Dr. Desmond Tutu

Former Archbishop of Cape Town, S.Africa

It's great to see how Alpha has been used to reach people with the good news of Jesus Christ, who wouldn't normally come to church. Alpha is one of the most effective evangelism tools for the 21^st century ... and is very complementary to helping seekers connect with The Purpose Driven Life."

Dr. Rick Warren

Senior Pastor, Saddleback Church, USA

Alpha is one of the best known evangelistic programs in the world. I don't think anybody rejoices more in its effectiveness than I do."

Bill Hybels

Senior Pastor, Willow Creek Community Church, USA

The Alpha course is an excellent program for all churches everywhere."

Rev David Yonggi Cho

Senior Pastor, Yoido Full Gospel Church, S.Korea

Koreans have adopted a Western lifestyle: there exists a prevalent individualism and a self-centred way of thinking. As a result we are experiencing a break down of family life and community. Alpha is a wonderful tool for evangelism in this post-modern society. I am willing to recommend the Alpha course, which will give the Korean church a good opportunity to grow effectively and dynamically, spreading the Kingdom of God."

Senior Pastor Rev'd. Billy Kim

Suwon Baptist Church, President for Far East Broadcasting Co, Korean President for World Baptist Alliance

I know of many people whose lives have been transformed through the Alpha Course. I rejoice at how God is using it so powerfully to renew many churches both inside and outside prison walls."

Charles Colson

Chairman, Prison Fellowship International

The great command to make disciples of all people is still relevant today. Alpha provides us with a contemporary response to "cringe-free' evangelism which deserves the increasing profile it is currently receiving.

Joel Edwards

General Director, Evangelical Alliance

Alpha has been key to what God is doing in Baghdad. We now have five Alpha courses in Baghdad ... it is incredible what God is doing."

Canon Andrew White

President of the Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East & Vicar of St George's, Baghdad, Iraq

Alpha has been extremely successful in the military. There are courses in Army bases, RAF stations, Naval stations, all over the country. There are also courses running in operational environments."

Major General Tim Cross

President of British Armed Forces Christian Union

I have met many unlikely people from different backgrounds who have been profoundly changed through attending this course."

Jackie Pullinger-To

St Stephen's Society, Hong Kong

Alpha - not just the first letter of the Greek alphabet, but first choice for an illuminating perspective on Christianity. An ideal follow up course for missions.

J. John

Evangelist, UK

I support the work that Alpha is undertaking within the Armed Forces, which is vital; it is reinforcing the values that are instilled through the Christian faith, which are very important to men and women, particularly to those who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice."

Lieutenant General Sir Alistair Irwin

Adjutant General of the British Army

I firmly believe Alpha is a gift of God to the church in this day and give thanks for its continued success in bringing people into a relationship with Jesus. As part of the national evangelism team in the Methodist church, I will be offering Alpha as a key tool within any church mission programme."

Revd Ashley Cooper

National Evangelist, Methodist Church, UK

Alpha is a true beginning for the delights that are inherent in a relationship with Christ."

Baroness Scotland of Asthal QC, UK

Alpha is the most effective and transferable introductory course to the Christian faith that I know.

Steve Chalke

The Oasis Trust, UK

Statistically, Alpha is the most effective evangelism tool being used in the Salvation Army United Kingdom Territory today."

Major Mike Caffull

Church Growth & Planned Giving Ministries Officer, Salvation Army

Alpha is a soul winning, discipling, multiplying, spiritually dynamic ministry that has already touched the lives of thousands. I believe this vision will continue to expand and truly become an international blessing.

Loren Cunningham

Co-Founder of Youth With A Mission (YWAM)

Alpha was the right tool at the right time - it's given me hope. I've been in church a lot of years, I've been pastoring a lot of years, and I'm seeing now what I've wanted to see my entire life - people radically transformed."

Phil Jeansonne

Senior Pastor, Vineyard Fellowship Church, New Orleans, USA

Alpha is such a simple concept it's like "Gosh why didn't we think of this before?" But that's the genius of it, it's simple enough that anyone can do it. It's about releasing the whole church to recognise that they can do evangelism just by inviting their friends.'

Mike Pilavachi

Founder, Soul Survivor, UK

This church has used Alpha for about five years and scores of people have been touched and transformed by the Spirit of Jesus Christ through the program."

Dr Thomas A. Erickson

Senior Pastor National Presbyterian Church, Washington D.C.

God has used the Alpha Ministry in a significant way to reach the seeking pre-Christians of England. We, in an increasingly secularized North America, have much we can learn from the Alpha leaders about the principles that have enabled them to reach a biblically illiterate generation.

Leighton Ford

Leighton Ford Ministries, USA

I see Alpha as a strategic tool, sensitively crafted to address today's secularized seekers with satisfying answers to their spiritual hunger. I recommend Alpha to all pastors wanting to equip their people for new-millennium effectiveness in evangelism.

Jack W. Hayford

Pastor, The Church On The Way and President, The Kings Seminary, USA

Alpha is a well-designed, implemental program that addresses the basic questions of life for the churched and unchurched alike. The course meets the vital test of being both open and faithful - welcoming of all, while presenting the gospel message with clarity and power.

George Gallup Jr

Chairman, The George H. Gallup International Institute

Alpha is one of the best ways I know to introduce your neighbours and friends to the life-giving message of Jesus for all peoples. I recommend it highly.

Richard J. Foster

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