Alpha USA Ministry Report 2012-13

Alpha USA

Ministry Report 2012-2013

Transforming lives, churches and communities

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Executive Director

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Strategy and Principles

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What is Alpha?

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Transforming Lives, Churches and Communities

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Word on the Street

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Alpha Specialty Ministries

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Highlights and Spotlight on Alpha for Catholics

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Transforming Lives, Churches and Communities

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Alpha’s Impact 10 Alpha USA Staff 11 Metrics and Financials 13 Global And National Highlights 15 Looking Ahead 17

Executive Director

LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE

DIRECTOR

We are thrilled at the amazing fruit we experienced last year. The year 2012 was one of continual growth, with more than 500,000 people hearing the gospel on an Alpha course across America and more than 250,000 making first-time decisions or recommitments to follow Christ.

Dear Friends, As you read this report, I trust you will be encouraged by all that God is doing! The year 2012 was one of continual growth, with more than 500,000 people hearing the gospel on an Alpha course across America and more than 250,000 making first-time decisions or recommitments to follow Christ. And we are seeing further growth in 2013. ”Aslan is on the move,” and we are in a season of great excitement, as we see a steady increase in many of the regions, Alpha specialty ministries and strategic partnerships. For example, Youth Alpha at Grace Point Baptist Church in Kansas City, Mo, grew from 19 to 57 teenagers. The majority of participants were unchurched individuals, and several were atheists or Wiccans, all asking questions as they heard about the love of Jesus, perhaps for the first time. Watch this story.

In 2013, our prayer and aim is for 600,000 people to hear the gospel through Alpha, with more than 300,000 making first-time decisions or recommitments to follow Christ. This year is pivotal to our biggest vision yet — for 12 million people in the United States to hear the gospel on an Alpha course by 2016.This is our most ambitious goal to date, but we are compelled by a deep desire for lost and broken people to meet Jesus Christ.

We believe it is important to take time to reflect and thank God for all He did in 2012. It is our hope that this report will both bless and encourage you, and perhaps even inspire you, as together we pray, plan and position ourselves for more kingdom growth in the days ahead. Steve Furtick recently said, “If your vision is not intimidating to you, it’s probably insulting to God.” Let’s not forget His faithfulness or underestimate His power to change and transform.

With every blessing in Christ and much love,

Gerard Long, Executive Director, Alpha USA

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Strategy and Principles

Mission

Strategy

To make disciples of Jesus Christ from all walks of life and transform our society, one life, one church, one community at a time.

Our mission and vision will be completed through the local church, and in 2013, we hope to reach 600,000 people with the gospel by continuing to focus on increasing the number of churches that run Alpha, the number and types of courses that churches run, and the number of guests who attend an Alpha course.

Vision To reach 12 million people in the United States by 2016 with the wonderful news of Jesus Christ using the Alpha course, which works to further the global vision to reach 100 million people by 2020.

Jesus said my house will be known as a House of Prayer .... The first priority we have in Alpha USA is prayer .... we must make prayer front and cenTER to all that we do.

Gerard Long

By the grace of God, our strategy is to focus on these five key areas: • Continuing to make prayer our first priority, with a particular emphasis on asking the Father to pour out the Holy Spirit on our land.

• Strengthening and building regional and specialty teams, including strong and effective advisory boards and outstanding IT, fundraising, marketing, training, finance and other support systems.

• Improving funding methods and techniques that can adapt to an increasingly mobile society.

• Implementing better-quality training, including the Alpha weekend, where churches can learn and experience together the work and person of the Holy Spirit.

• Increasingly emphasizing engaging the younger generation to attend and lead Alpha.

What Is Alpha? 4

What is Alpha?

Alpha is an opportunity to freely explore the Christian faith in a relaxed setting over 10 thought-provoking weekly sessions. People enjoy a great meal and learn about Jesus in a friendly atmosphere, where no question about life or God is too simple or too hostile. Alpha is run by all major denominations in 169 countries and in more than 100 languages; more than 22 million people have done Alpha worldwide.

Alpha is for everyone, from any background, who wants to explore the big questions of life!

“We’ve heard of so many churches that were struggling and in decline, with finances going down ... and then they start looking outward and using this tool called Alpha, which is all about introducing people to Jesus Christ. Now it goes the other way; they begin to expand and grow.”

Gerard Long

What is Alpha USA? Alpha USA is the organization that facilitates the spread of the Alpha course throughout the United States. In addition to our Central Support Team, and regional and specialty Directors, we rely on thousands of volunteers to help run more and better courses.

We are here to serve and support churches and Christ followers. By connecting with us, you have access to many resources, such as training calls and webinars, prayer, course promotional materials and leadership development. We also have tools to help foster discipleship, deeper spiritual growth and family life, including The Marriage Course, The Marriage Preparation Course, The Parenting Children Course and Parenting Teenager Course.

Executive Director, Alpha USA

Global Alpha Stats

169 Countries

22.5 Million Guests

Alpha USA Stats

50 States

3

Million Guests

112

Languages

127

Denominations

5

Transforming Lives, Churches and Communities

Transforming Lives, Churches and Communities

The one thing that unites us is the stories of the people whose lives have been transformed

by Jesus Christ.

Nicky Gumbel, Senior Pastor Pioneer of the Alpha Course, Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB), London, England

Sabrina

Jonathan Jeffries

Royce

I couldn’t get over the idea that there is a God out there that would love someone like me.

Through Alpha, we’ve seen the words of Jesus come true. ... People are set free from addiction and conditions that had taken over their lives.

I can’t say enough about programs like Alpha that have led so many men into a stronger relationship (with) or into that saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

Alpha guest

“I was raised in a Muslim household, and my faith was something I identified with culturally. I couldn’t honestly say that I professed Islam as my faith, and they kicked me out of the family. When I was taking this Alpha course, I was admitting to myself that Christ came and died for my sins. ... The church has become my family, and the church has become my home.”

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Pastor

“One of the most significant indicators of transformation in a person’s life is how it impacts their checkbook. ... When people enter into a personal relationship with God, their lives are different and they have different priorities. ... Alpha has been a great blessing to the relationships and family feel of church life.”

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Alpha guest

“I had recently gone through a very ugly divorce. ... I became a suicide by cops. ... God’s hand was there that afternoon and throughout the following 10 years of incarceration that I faced. ... I was first introduced to Alpha ... and put together a class of myself and 21 other men. That 22 became the leaders and the helpers and the coordinators for that next group of 70. ... Only God can do the things that have happened.”

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Word on the Street

Word on the Street “Many claim Alpha has changed their lives and appear genuinely happier for the experience.”

“Alpha is one of the most anointed, redemptive tools in Christian history.”

Bill Hybels

Senior Pastor Willow Creek Community Church

“Alpha ... uses modern methods to promote and explain Christian teachings around the world.”

“The process of Alpha helps remove the layers of muck that have built up on people, and helps them open up and receive from Jesus.”

Sara Groves

Singer and songwriter

“Somehow God has allowed us to participate in this … the gospel of Jesus Christ.

That’s why I love Alpha. It’s an effective way to deliver the gospel in this generation.”

Eric Metaxas

Author of Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy

“Alpha is a new way of announcing the gospel.”

Archbishop Rino Fisichella President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization

“A novel approach to Christian education that has been catching on nationwide.”

“Alpha is one of the most effective evangelism tools for the 21st century.”

Dr. Rick Warren

Senior Pastor Saddleback Church

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7 Alpha Specialty Ministries

Who Runs Alpha?

Churches of every major denomination are running Alpha courses. Alpha courses are run in every imaginable setting, including church classrooms, prisons, schools, coffeehouses, executive boardrooms, cafeterias and living rooms. Alpha is uniquely suited to reach people where they feel most comfortable.

“ Alpha is one of the few places that create a space for people to come and explore faith and make friends.

David Blankenship, Global Alpha Training participant

Alpha Specialty Ministries alpha [ for PRISONS and Re-Entry ] Alpha in a criminal justice setting gives inmates permission to actively participate and discuss issues, questions and concerns as they explore Christianity.

Relationship Central is an excellent companion to Alpha.

It provides practical support in all areas of family life and relationships. Over the past two years, marriage and parenting courses have grown by 12 percent. theparentingchildrencourse themarriagecourse themarriagepreparationcourse theparentingteenagerscourse

alpha [ IN THE WORKPLACE ] The Alpha course tailored to fit effectively in a one-hour lunch break. Together coworkers explore the Christian faith in a relaxed, nonthreatening atmosphere.

Over the past two years, Alpha in the Workplace has grown by 289 percent. alpha [ MULTICULTURAL ] Multicultural Alpha courses presented in Arabic, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish are all designed to meet the mosaic of ethnic groups in the United States. alpha [ ESOL ] Alpha ESOL (English speakers of other languages) is a series of short talks presented in English and designed for people who are new to Christian concepts.

Introduces young people (ages 11 to18) to Jesus Christ. Run by teens for teens, it is richly contextualized for groups using live talks, video clips, stories and object lessons.

Condenses the classic Alpha course into seven weeks and is spiced with multimedia ingredients. alpha [ for Catholics ] The Alpha course presented in a Catholic setting is used by parishes to inspire Catholic renewal and answer the call to the New Evangelization.

Over the past two years, Alpha for Catholics has grown by 90.7 percent. alpha [ FOR LATINOS ] The Alpha course presented in Spanish. alpha [ FOR SENIORS ] Provides spiritual care for seniors and creates a new awareness of the spiritual needs of the elderly.

Strategic Partnerships We continue to thank God for the growth in partnerships with other kingdom-minded ministries:

Highlights and Spotlight on Alpha for Catholics

Highlights

71.8% Increase

(from 259 to more than 445)

Spotlight on Alpha for Catholics There is an unbelievable door of opportunity that is opening within the Catholic Church in America. It is the beginning of a new season of openness in Catholic churches. Steve Mitchell, our Alpha for Catholics national director, has established a strong advisory board, a group of empowered advisors with several priests and bishops. Alpha for Catholics has experienced 91 percent growth over the past two years, from 193 to 368 courses.

90.4% Increase

(from 270 to more than 510) “Not only is Alpha an effective means to introduce people to an encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ; it is an opportunity to find out who are the evangelists in your parish.”

Read more here

Bishop Michael Byrnes

Archdiocese of Detroit, Auxiliary Bishop

ALPHA [FOR LATINOS]

468% Increase

(from 25 to more than 140)

“Alpha offers an easy, nonthreatening way for people to step in and get comfortable learning a little bit, sharing a little bit and becoming part of the community in a different way. It allows the Holy Spirit to guide them wherever they are meant to go next.” Read more here

ALPHA [for Prisons & Re-Entry]

22.7% Increase

(from 220 to more than 270)

Fr. Chris Walsh

St Raymond of Penafort Catholic Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Transforming Lives, Churches and Communities

Transforming Lives, Churches and Communities

Once people learn about Alpha,

they want to become part of it.

Rick

Aida and Roberto Silva

Jean and Janessa

I believe we are born with a hole in our heart that can only be filled by a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. I spent a big part of my life trying to fill that hole.

Most couples end up not only saving their marriage, but also becoming more romantic with each other.

The gospel came and took all these really broken parts of a marriage, and the beauty was ... God restored this marriage.

Alpha guest

“It was a reckless part of my life, going from one thing to another, trying to fill that emptiness. ... As I struggled to get clean on my own, we decided to go back to church. ... we ended up going to Alpha.

“We had prayer time, and three Spirit- filled Christians prayed with me and asked if I wanted to be filled with the Spirit. ... At that moment, I felt everything come off of me — my addiction, cravings. ... from that day on, my life was changed, and it started at the Alpha weekend.”

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Marriage Course leaders

“The Marriage Course played a huge part in strengthening our own relationship. When you’re married for years and have kids, things really change. But now, we enjoy our nights out and time alone. ... It’s like when we were first in love. We feel young again; it has renewed our marriage.”

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Alpha guests

“When we were married the first time ... things started becoming very surface-level. We ran from it because it was easier. ... We were already in the middle of our divorce .... Alpha began to show me that people can be trusted. ... It’s just real people and people loving you exactly where you are. ... We knew that with the changes we were making and the different people we can be and were becoming, it would be a completely different marriage.”

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Impact Flow Chart 10

Alpha’S IMPACT Alpha helped us focus on reaching the lost in an intentional and streamlined way. Alpha helped to change us from an inward-focused church to an outward-focused church. Alpha has engaged the gifts of hundreds of people in our church in the work of ministry and outreach.

Joe Castronova,

Lead Pastor, Reality Church

Invite One Person

The process begins with a simple invitation. Occasionally someone will come to Alpha on his or her own, but most attend the course because of a personal invitation.

Impact a Whole Community

With renewed hearts for the surrounding community and the Word, people of the church continue to invest in what God has called them to do. Sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit, the church flourishes as it empowers their community for Christ.

Integrate Alpha Guests In Alpha small groups, people are accepted and encouraged to ask any question. This Holy Spirit-infused environment often leads to transformation, where new disciples gradually bloom and experience leadership development as they attend worship services, serve on Alpha, and begin to give of their time, talents and finances.

Our strategy is based on four key pillars: 1. Prayer

the central and undergirding power of all we do.

2. People

founded on relationships and organized in local and specialty teams.

3. Purpose

equipping every person and team with the tactics to build more and better Alpha courses.

4. Provision

support from a central team that aims to make the local and specialty teams as efficient and effective as possible in spreading the gospel.

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Local Vision for a National Impact Alpha is a hands-on effort across the country — a model including church leaders, regional support and volunteers who help share the gospel and reach out to their communities.

What Regional Leadership Teams do:

Alpha’s vision is local. We have more than 50 regional and specialty teams nationwide. We aim to serve and support local churches to reach their communities by providing essential and easy-to-use resources, tools and training opportunities.

• ALPHA COURSE PROMOTION

The Central Support Team (CST) works to support the local and specialty teams in spreading the gospel. The CST provides marketing, finance, HR, IT, data management, publishing, fund developing and broad vision.

Promoting the Alpha course: • TRAINING • THE ALPHA INVITATION • ALPHA REGIONAL WEEKEND • PRINT RESOURCES

Developing the Alpha ministry: • CONSULTING • NETWORKING • MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT • FAMILY LIFE • PRAYER

From left, Alpha USA CST members Andrey Tsupruk and Eleanor Cercavschi

Field Focus: Eric Metaxas, the Gospel and Alpha in Ohio

Bruce Farley, the regional director in northeast Ohio, reflectively states, “God is waiting to tell good stories.”

In November 2012, he and his team hosted an event that impacted many lives — 1,600 and still counting.

It was the Regional Benefit Dinner,

and the northeast Ohio team orchestrated for Eric Metaxas, a renowned author and speaker, to share his journey of coming to Christ and his discovery of incredible champions of faith, such as William Wilberforce and Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

it changed everything. Even when all seemed to dissipate around them, they remained faithful and maintained their stance for Christ.

Metaxas exclaimed, “God’s Gospel is the secret to the universe. ... it’s everything.”

Metaxas focused on how Wilberforce and Bonhoeffer both answered the call of God in their day and age, a time when “there was unfathomable injustice in that sick culture.” These figures illustrate how when they accepted the gospel,

Metaxas concluded by saying, “Somehow God has allowed us to participate in this … the gospel of Jesus Christ. That’s why I love Alpha.

It’s an effective way to deliver the gospel in this generation.”

Alpha USA Staff

Leadership Team & Board Members Gerard Long Executive Director Gerard’s passion is to know Jesus Christ, to see Him glorified, and to introduce as many people to Him as possible. Born in the United Kingdom and now living in the United States, Gerard started running Alpha in his home in 1995. He was a pastor for 17 years while also an executive at one of the world’s largest banks, HSBC. Gerard left a successful 30-year career with HSBC, as senior vice president, to lead Alpha USA. Mike Singh COO Mike and his wife came to faith on an Alpha course.

Mike spent 15 years in entrepreneurial ventures and the banking industry, most recently with HSBC. He earned a BA/BS from DePaul University and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management.

Jim Charlton Director of Course Development Jim led an Alpha course for a local church staff and

Mark Emery, Chairman, Alpha USA; President, U.S. Operations, The Jordan Group

then worked to introduce Alpha in Chicago. Jim had a 20-year law career with a Chicago-area law firm.

He received his BA from the University of Illinois at Chicago and his JD from DePaul University.

Reuben Arulanandam Director of Strategic Initiatives and Information Technology Reuben has degrees in computer engineering from the University of Bombay and pastoral studies from Moody Bible Institute.

After working as a software developer for eight years, he spent the last 12 years in technology sales and marketing, selling Microsoft solutions and services for three different Microsoft Gold-Certified Partners.

Wayne Kriemelmeyer* Director of Human Resources Wayne worked for 16 years in the field of human resources in corporate environments and at HR consulting firms. He earned a Ph.D. at Northwestern University in organization theory.

Cate Jansma, Businesswoman, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Gerard Long, Executive Director, Alpha USA

Laura Lies* Senior National Coordinator of Relationship Central Laura has a strong background in corporate and ministry leadership.

Along with her husband, Jeffrey, she directs all the family life courses of Relationship Central, as well as overseeing the specialty ministry leaders.

Kirk Petersen* Senior Regional Director for the Northwest Prior to joining Alpha, Kirk served for 17 years as a youth pastor. He also has authored several devotionals for students, leads worship and has run two marathons for Team Alpha.

Steve Gartland* Regional Director for the Twin Cities Region Steve has 25 years of experience as a parish pastor, and he has been running Alpha courses since 2000 in a variety of settings from mega-church courses to Alpha for Chinese.

*Added to the Leadership Team in 2013.

David Segel, Development Committee Chair; Founder and CEO, The Mako Group

John Mackay, Board Secretary; Principal, Strand Corp.

Glen Youngkin, Personnel Committee Chair; Managing Director, The Carlyle Group

Tricia Neill, Executive Director, Alpha International

Drew Williams, Pastor, Trinity Church, Greenwich, Conn.

C.J. Guinness, Cofounder, St. James Partners

Timothy Robertson, Audit Committee Chair; Chairman, Bay Shore Enterprises, LLC

Stephen D. Wood, Bishop, Diocese of the Carolinas; Rector, St. Andrew’s Church, Mt. Pleasant, S.C.

Nicky Gumbel, Vicar, Holy Trinity Brompton

David Thomas, Vice Chairman, Alpha USA, United Methodist Church

Tory Baucum, Rector, Truro Church Pam Bock, Alpha USA Trainer Bishop Michael Brynes, Auxiliary Bishop Archdiocese of Detroit

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Metrics and Financials

57 50

21

21

54

30

42 33

Running Alpha

Global Alpha Training

Alpha Invitations*

42

GAT trips

30

50

35

279

236

209

114

174

178

504

Joint Weekends

132

7,032

Joint Alpha Weekend

168

Active Alpha Churches

3

2

5

30

4,355

3,685

2,550

5,627

7,032

Alpha USA Key Metric — 2012

100

Local Alpha Events (Total)

504

GAT,TOA, GST and others

Local Event: Taste of Alpha

Local Event: Getting Started

Local Event: Other Regional

174

4,682 attendees

168

132

3,231 attendees

Courses Run Per Year Per Church

2.7

Guests Under 35

45%

Number of Commitments and Recommitments

50%

55%

67%

50%

47%

31%

45%

2.7

Alpha Course — Quality Indicators 1.9

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Attracts New People

67%

(Strongly agreed or agreed)

Metrics and Financials

* The Alpha Invitation involves churches from different denominations working together to win their city, county or community to Christ using Alpha.

It includes prayer, planning and local advertising. More than 900 churches participated in 2012 in 50 locations across America.

2012 Income vs.

Expense Review Income: $5.37 M

85.45%

Giving

14.55%

Publishing

Giving Breakdown: $4.59 M

85.94%

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

Individuals

8.81%

Foundations

5.25%

30%

53%

Churches

Expenses: $5.25 M

94.27%

Program and Development Support

2.35%

Administration

The Alpha Course Leads to More Adult Baptisms:

53%

(strongly agreed or agreed)

3.38% Fundraising

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15 Global and National Highlights

Sharing Alpha International’s Global Mission We are a part of Alpha International’s global mission to reach 100 million people by 2020. One dollar in every $4 raised in the United States is given to Alpha International to help fund the spread of the gospel overseas. By God’s grace, we raised $1.5 million in 2012 to help spread the gospel overseas using Alpha.

Global alpha teams

HTB Leadership Conference

In addition, last year we saw 30 Global Alpha Teams being sent from various churches across America to train leaders overseas on how to run an Alpha course in their towns and villages. Here is an example of what a GAT team did in Cambodia.

In Africa There has been great growth in the Alpha for Prisons and ReEntry course. In Ghana, we saw a remarkable reduction in the reoffending rate, from 65 percent to 20 percent.

Watch here

Alpha International Highlights Video

Get a feel for how God is working throughout the world through Alpha.

View here

Highlights from around the world

In India and China The HTB Leadership Conference was an incredible time filled with encouraging speakers, music, fellowship and conversation. Check out some memorable moments.

Speakers included the archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby; Bill Hybels; Cardinal Schönborn; Bishop Paul Williams; Ken Costa; Graham Tomlin; and Christopher West.

Reserve your place at next year’s Leadership Conference, May 5 and 6. Register here!

In India, 800,000 people have been reached through more than 23,000 Alpha courses. Across the border in China,we are seeing an outstanding response to The Marriage Course, with approximately 800,000 copies of The Marriage Book in distribution.

In the Middle East There is a 33 percent increase in the number of Alpha courses, with 220 churches and organizations running Alpha in Egypt alone.

Global and National Highlights

Effective

7,032

Churches currently running Alpha courses

500,000+

Guests on an Alpha course

250,000+

Commitments or recommitments to Christ

Efficient

50

Alpha USA Regional Leadership Teams

60,000+ Alpha volunteers

$100 Million Value of volunteer labor

Expanding

Impact of $1,000 invested in Alpha:

50+*

New commitments to Christ (under $20 per conversion)

131

Family members also impacted (spouse and 1.62 children)

$33,000**

Contributed to the work of the local church

*Estimate based on Barna research that 50 percent of course participants make a commitment or recommitment to Christ. **Based on average giving per person to churches in 2012.

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17 Looking Ahead: 2013

Looking Ahead: 2013 • 3 million people invited to an Alpha course by the end of 2013.

As a church body, Christ calls us to love others and build relationships, especially with those outside the church.

Mark 16:15 says,”Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation” (NIV). It is a part of discipleship practice.

• 12 million people attend the Alpha course by 2016.

How?

• 100 million people hear the gospel on Alpha by 2020.

We must be intentional about building relationships with those around us at work, in our neighborhood, at school or at sporting events. The Lord calls us to be disciples. Part of discipleship is living our lives witnessing to those around us. Yet it is important to build friendships that allow for opportunities to share about Jesus Christ.

What is THE BIG VISION? We want to see:

Why? According to Barna research, in 2012, only 4 percent of unchurched adults were invited to church by a friend and actually went, 23 percent were invited but declined, and 73 percent were never invited at all. * Our desire is that everyone is given an opportunity to hear about a life-transforming relationship with Jesus Christ. Unfortunately, Barna research illustrates that Christ followers are not sharing this opportunity with others.

When the time is right, invite those whom God has placed around you to an Alpha introductory dinner.

If we are living boldly every day and establishing natural friendships, over time we will be able to have genuine conversations and therefore extend genuine invitations.

What can YOU do?

One for One: We challenge you to invite ONE person to ONE night of Alpha. You can do it!

Other ways to get involved: Pray for God’s kingdom to come.

Give to the ongoing mission of Alpha.

Serve in a variety of ways by volunteering and supporting Alpha in your church or community.

To find out more about ways to get involved, go to alphausa.org/getinvolved

What happens next is up to YOU. Be a part of it.

Start a conversation.

Invite a generation to explore life. * ”What Every Church Needs to Know for Effective Evangelism” interview

Looking Ahead: 2013

We Thank You! Dear Friends, Luke 10:2 says, “He told them, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field’” (NIV).

I love this verse because though it was written long ago, it continues to speak to our culture today. We truly believe in the call of this verse, to reach those who do not yet know Jesus. You’ve just read about the amazing growth in Alpha, but this is only made possible by God’s great blessing that comes from private, individual giving.

Alpha is Effective, Efficient and Expanding — but we need your help.

Regional and specialty teams, such as Alpha Chicago or Alpha for Latinos, are all self-funded. Each will typically have a director, whose expenses include staff costs, travel, promotion and infrastructure.

The Central Support Team (CST) exists to support the regional and specialty teams in IT, marketing, finance, HR, publishing and training. Although we have grown by more than 400 percent in the last five years, the CST has remained flat, at approximately 22 staff members.

Thank you to all who have embraced this call to work in the harvest with Alpha USA and already support us. If you would like more information on how you can take the next step, may I encourage you to explore all the different ways to get involved?

With every love and hope and blessing,

Gerard Long

P.S. We need your help to continue this expansion for kingdom impact.

Auditor’s Statement In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Alpha USA as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, and the changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. http://support.alphausa.org/auditors-report

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