“Better than Alpha”
Over the years I’ve used the Alpha course but came across Christianity Explored and decided to order the handbook and leaders guide.
This is excellent material, Leaders guide so full of extra material, well laid out and easy to follow. The handbook is so good at keeping group focused on bible.
Love that from the beginning the group get into the bible, using Marks Gospel. This enables the group to really focus on Christ and who He is and why He came. I use YouTube for the videos and believe they are well presented and on topic, and the presenter comes across as relatable and understandable.
The group are encouraged to discuss the video, what they’ve read in the bible and at end of each session have set homework.
Actually, that sounds quite mundane, but actually the group have been animated by the material, in fact have described it as inspirational. Some of the group have been attending church for years, but admit they haven’t bothered with reading the Bible, but now relishing it.
They are learning the necessary tools to maintain their growth, and I’ve gained spiritually also, good to check my own foundations. Have also purchased the follow on courses
