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I hated Christianity and everything that went with it...

2012-02-23T17:45:13Z

by Jaclyn Oldham, Ontario, Canada

I grew up in a family that was not religious. We did not talk about God. I always knew that my mother believed in God, but it was never a part of my life. I completely rejected Christ and decided that the Bible was the biggest hoax ever created.

It was at this time that I started looking into Wicca, a religion that involves the practice of witchcraft. I studied it and started secretly doing rituals in my room. It quickly got out of control. Witchcraft made me feel powerful, and my ego was fuelled at every ritual.

...My friend Leah, my neighbour from residence who was now my housemate, suggested that we take an Alpha course.

Read the whole story here: "From Wicca to Freedom in Christ"...

Do you have an Alpha story to share with us? Email Bill Bonikowsky, the Story Guy.

Video Recap of GAT Ghana 2012

2012-02-20T22:22:14Z

Video recap of Global Alpha Training in Ghana with Coastal Church from Vancouver, BC (including Pastors Dave Koop, Allan Burnett, James Fam) as they team up with Nicky Gumbel and wife Pippa.

5 Benefits to Presenting Live Alpha Talks

2012-02-17T22:01:36Z

Why Live Talks? Some Alpha course leaders prefer to present live talks rather than show the Nicky Gumbel or Jamie Haith DVDs for a variety of reasons:

1. Culture-customized talks engage Alpha guests with the live speaker. Speakers can use local examples when making a point - from harvest season in the Prairies to student habits on campus,

7 Best Resources to Launch a Fun & Creative Weekend or Day Away

2012-02-15T23:44:12Z

1. Checklist for Planning Your Weekend/Day Away - you love lists and you like to checkmark when things are done. This is the resource for you. Download this 2-page wealth of information and get started!

2. Overview for Course Administrators - you really just want the Coles notes, the highlights to get the main ideas. This 1-page summary is for you.

Are you ready for marriage? Is she "the one"? Is he Mr. Right?

2012-02-14T08:14:15Z

As a special Valentine's Day tribute, below is an excerpt from the booklet, "Ready for Marriage" by Nicky and Sila Lee. For more information about The Marriage Preparation Course or The Marriage Course, please see the quick links below.

Read the Bible in One Year with Nicky Gumbel

2012-02-10T18:40:30Z

Nicky Gumbel invites you to read through the Bible with him. Subscribers will be emailed an encouraging message with fresh thoughts, challenges and insights each day. Here is a sample of today's Bible reading and commentary:

The Alpha Weekend Away - 3 Canadian Pastors share their insight

2012-02-09T00:00:00Z

About halfway through the Alpha course, the Alpha Weekend Away (or Alpha Retreat) is a time for leaders and helpers to relax, get to know each other, have fun and learn without being rushed. Here is a short 4-minute video clip of 3 Canadian pastors who share WHY the Weekend or Day Away is so vital to their church's Alpha course.

Thoughts about Prayer by Alpha India's National Director J Varada Raj

2012-02-03T22:23:02Z

2-minute video clip about prayer...

Results of Alpha Canada's 1st Ever December Double Donation Campaign Exceed Expectation

2012-02-01T21:01:55Z

Thanks to the generous hearts of Alpha friends who gave new or increased gifts ranging from $10 to $5000, we are delighted to report

Celebrating God's goodness: A Snapshot of Canadian Alpha courses in 2011

2012-01-27T17:01:36Z

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: