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“The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective."
—James 5:16 (NIV)

Alpha is birthed in prayer and backed by prayer. It is central and vital to every Alpha. Form a team, and ask them to pray for each guest by name, covering the sessions, your team, and the entire journey in prayer.

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Alpha is 100% free, and all the resources and training are available to you now at run.alpha.org.au

MyAlpha is your one-stop shop for running Alpha where you can access the learning centre, series videos, resources, training videos, and promotional materials.You can also promote your group through MyAlpha so that anyone searching can find a space to explore faith.

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The best preparation you can do is to train your team, especially your hosts and helpers, so that they understand the heart of Alpha and how to facilitate open conversation. Explore on-demand training resources anytime on MyAlpha, and know that the Alpha Australia team is here to support, coach, and equip you and your team.

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Take time with your team to plan each week of your Alpha journey. A well-planned session ensures your guests feel comfortable and confident in their Alpha experience. Check out the planning resources on MyAlpha to help get you started.

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Alpha is designed to be flexible and can be run anywhere that provides a welcoming environment for people to build connection, explore faith, ask questions, and engage in open conversations. You can run Alpha in a church, cafe, home, a pub or even online.

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The number one reason why people come to Alpha is because they were invited by someone they trust. It just starts with one simple question: “Would you like to come to Alpha with me?”

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Creating a dependable rhythm of Alphas builds trust within your community and boosts confidence in inviting others. It helps move Alpha from simply a course to a culture of welcome, community and evangelism.