Worship on Youth Alpha

Al Gordon 16Dec2010

Worship is key to what Alpha is all about – giving people the chance to meet Jesus. When I was 18 a friend gave me a tape of worship music recorded at a gathering of about 10,000 young people. I remember putting the tape into my walkman (retro I know) and being blown away by the presence of God that seemed to fill my bedroom. That was the first time I experienced the Holy Spirit and I remain convinced of the importance of worship.read more >>

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Am I too young to run a Youth Alpha Course?

Brad Hawkes 16Dec2010

These days, the word ‘temple’ doesn’t really pop up that often, and when it does, we probably think of ancient places of worship in the Far East, or a tourist attraction we’ve seen on the Travel Channel. But the Bible speaks about temples over and over again. Back in the day, the temple was ‘the place where God lived’, where people could come to get hold of him. The temple was a big, visible reminder that God wanted to make himself available to his people and to make sure everyone knew where to find him.read more >>

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Praying for your Youth Alpha Course

Pete Greig 16Dec2010

Well, it’s been a long, slow process, but recently I got converted. Evangelists have been telling me for ages how much better my life will be if I see things the way they do. They’ve explained that I won’t fully understand until I take the leap of faith, and they’ve testified to their own personal experiences. In the end I’m not sure if I was won over, or merely ground down. Anyway, I finally did it: I upgraded my battered old mobile for a sleek black iPhone.read more >>

Raising up young leaders

Pete Wynter 16Dec2010

Developing young leaders is an essential part of any thriving youth ministry, and Youth Alpha provides the perfect opportunity for young people to step up and lead among their peers. Although the Bible is clear that leadership is a gift, it’s important to realise that we are all called to lead. If someone becomes a true follower of Jesus, it won’t be long before they find themselves leading.read more >>

Using Multimedia on Youth Alpha

Phil Knox 16Dec2010

There is a fascinating moment in the book of Acts where Paul is preaching the gospel in Athens. He notices an altar ‘To an unknown God’ and basically says I know this God, he has a name and his name is Jesus. Paul uses the things that are around him to communicate the good news in a way that the people around him understand.read more >>

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