We're so glad that you'll be running an Alpha! Here are 5 steps to help the Course Administrator find key resources, save time, and organize a worry-free Alpha. Or click here if you prefer a short video clip walkthrough: Getting Started
1 - WHAT'S NEXT
In the "What's Next" tab, you'll see links to resources for each upcoming Alpha session. This section will be updated each week. If you prefer minimal information, this is where you can download the next video, the next list of questions for leaders, and the next outline for guests. (Example below)
Alpha "scripts" are available if you are presenting a customized live talk instead of the video. They are not a word-for-word transcription of the Alpha video. Rather, the template includes colour-coded sections to indicate which sections can be personalized with the speaker's stories. The standard script is based on the classic Alpha with Nicky video. Click here for a sample.
2 - SCHEDULE
You'll find our recommended order of sessions in the "Schedule" tab. Customize the online schedule so that the dates match up with each session of your Alpha (eg. if you need to skip a week because of a holiday).
Each week, we will email you and your team the quick links to each resource along with top tips and key reminders. (Youth teams do not receive a weekly email.)
After the last session in your Schedule, your Alpha will move from the Dashboard to the "Completed Alphas" section. If you're still running Alpha but don't see it on your Dashboard, let us know. We can reactivate it for you!
Note: Only the Course Administrator can edit the Alpha course dates in the Schedule section. Hosts & Helpers can see the Schedule but cannot adjust any dates.
3 - PROMOTE
Promote to Church: Use the Sunday Service Guide for ideas to inspire your church to invite people to Alpha. Share the 11:02 Prayer Cards and provide guest invitations customized with your Alpha start date & time. Show the "Who will you invite?" video for inspiration.
Promote to Guests: Share guest invitations, social media images, banner images, and inspirational story videos (40 ways to promote Alpha)
Note: Alpha Canada provides over 50 templates for you to share digitally or to print (in-house, at a local print shop, or through an online printing service). We do not print, sell, or ship promotional resources. We're here to help if you have any questions. 👍
4 - SERIES MATERIALS
If you prefer to see all the resources at once, you can browse through all the videos and handouts in the "Series Materials" section (rather than individual weeks in the "What's Next" section).
Training videos: Watch and discuss the team training videos together.
For your team: Print the Team Guide discussion questions & info sheets.
For your guests: Print or share the handouts for guests (Guest Guide).
Alpha videos: Download and watch the videos with your guests. Send the video share link to guests who missed a session.
The Alpha Team Guide includes training notes, administrator reminders for each week, key concepts, discussion questions, and "Recommended Reading" for hosts and helpers on pg 30 (more info).
The Alpha Guest Guide includes the topic outline & notes for each week, Bible verses covered in the video, prayer of invitation (pg 26), and a list of books about various Christian topics in the "Recommended Reading" section (more info).
Note: Only the Course Administrator can see the Team section and add team members. Hosts & Helpers cannot see the "Team" section.
5 - TEAM
Prayerfully choose team members and match roles with gifts (team role info).
Under the "team" tab, add your team's email address. They will receive an email to log in with their own email address and password.
Team members will be able to: see the online schedule, preview the talks, download promotional materials (to invite their friends), and review the small group questions.
Alpha leaders & team members will receive the same weekly email with top tips and resources for the upcoming week! (How to add team members)
Administrator vs Helper/Host accounts:
Only the Course Administrator can edit the Alpha course dates and add hosts & helpers in the Team section. Hosts & Helpers can see the Schedule but cannot adjust any dates, and they cannot see the "Team" section. Example below:
Save this link to log in to MyAlpha anytime: app.alpha.org/ca
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