Celebrating God's goodness: A Snapshot of Canadian Alpha courses in 2011
Friday, January 27, 2012 at 9:01AM 
We want to celebrate God's goodness with you as we look back at 2011 with this summary of Alpha courses across Canada! Thank you to those who participated in the annual survey and congratulations to the winners of the draw. Here is a brief snapshot:
Number of people in Canada who have taken an Alpha course since 1997:
over 517,000!
Alpha – STILL one of the best evangelism tools in the world!
Number of guests who attended an Alpha course in Canada in 2011:
18,942
Un-churched young adults share the same values that Alpha embraces. Building relationships, eating together, and the opportunity to learn through discussion rather than a lecture are all a good fit for our current young adult culture. Alpha is the right fit for this generation.
(Pastor Dennis Varty, Church on 99, AB)
Alpha helps people discover a relationship with Jesus Christ!
78% of non-churchgoers who took Alpha started a relationship with Jesus Christ.
(consistent for the past 3 years)
Over the past 11 years we have seen 375 people accept the Lord; many of them are involved in various ministries, with some of our key leaders coming out of an Alpha course.
(Dan Wannop, Maple Ridge Alliance Church, BC)
Number of Alpha guests who began or restored a Relationship with Jesus Christ in 2011:
6,314
Alpha is a doorway like no other for people with no connection to church. In terms of basic evangelization, it’s the best I’ve found. (Father James Mallon, Saint Benedict Parish, NS)
Alpha sparks church growth and unity!
75% of churches running Alpha report church growth.
The Alpha Course enables churches to work together towards a common vision, regardless of denominational, cultural and social composition. I believe that the past few years have been among the most exciting and rewarding in Canadian church history, and in my estimation this is due to the impact that Alpha is making in local churches across this nation.
(Doug Rhind, Portico Community Church, ON)
Alpha’s ripple effect - discipleship and leadership development!
56% of Alpha leaders & helpers came to faith in Christ on a previous Alpha course.
We have had about 170 people go through Alpha training. The great reward is a church full of trained, ready and willing Christians. As people get trained, ministry gets easier.
(Roland Lewis, Baptist District Minister, BC)
Alpha rejuvenates congregations to evangelize!
86% say personal invitation is the best promotional tool.
Experiencing Alpha gives the desire not only to live but also to share the Good News of the living Christ. It is a path of reconciliation and a reason to hope for Christian unity. (His Eminence Cardinal Marc Ouellet, former Cardinal of Quebec and Canadian Roman Catholic Primate)
Quick Links: Church Leaders Talk About Alpha / 2010 Snapshot of Alpha courses