Atheists 'Going Public' Has Some Christians Hot Under the Collar – Leading Evangelistic Ministry Urges Believers to Keep Their Cool

BANNOCKBURN, Ill., July 19, 2011 — From eye-catching billboards that proclaim, "I can be good without God," to a critically acclaimed movie at the Sundance Film Festival, atheists are going public with their beliefs like never before. This has some Christians hot under the collar, but the leader of one of America's leading evangelistic ministries […]

Churches in More Than 500 Cities Nationwide Going All-In This Fall, Planning Massive 'Invitation' to Consider the Christian Faith

National ad campaign invites people to consider, "If you could ask God one question, what would you ask?" BANNOCKBURN, Ill., May 31, 2011 — If God made everything, then who made God? Why is there evil? Is there life on other planets? These are just some of the questions people will be asking this fall […]

Discover the 'Best Kept Secret in the Church' at the 2011 National Alpha Conference

BANNOCKBURN, Ill., April 20, 2011 — More than two million people across America have discovered the Alpha course. This fall, pastors and other ministry leaders will have an opportunity to experience firsthand what some have called the "best kept secret in the church" at the 2011 National Alpha Conference. Held in Irving, TX, October 13-15, […]

American Pastors Place Higher Value on Winning Souls Over Raising Funds, New Study Reveals

Barna and Alpha USA seeing renewed interest in outreach, evangelism BANNOCKBURN, Ill., March 17, 2011 — Despite a struggling economy that has seen record numbers of churches facing foreclosure, American pastors are more concerned about outreach and evangelism than getting congregants to give more, a national study from noted research firm Barna Group reveals. To […]

Alpha Course USA Helps Two Million Find More to Life, Launches 'Breakthrough' Evangelism Tool

BANNOCKBURN, Ill., Nov. 17, 2010 — Alpha USA, a ministry that has helped more than two million people from all walks of life to consider whether there's more to life, has created a tool that will make starting conversations about heaven feel a little less hellish. As an introduction to Jesus Christ, The Breakthrough can […]

Alpha USA Announces $160,000 Grant From M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust

BANNOCKBURN, Ill., Nov. 2, 2010 — Alpha USA, a ministry that will see more than 100,000 people make personal commitments to Christ this year alone, today announced that it has received a $160,000 (USD) grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust. The funds will support the ongoing efforts of Vintage Alpha, a nine-month internship focused […]

Bear Grylls Tells Relevant Magazine: 'I'm Still Wild About the Alpha Course'

BANNOCKBURN, Ill., May 17, 2010 — International television star Bear Grylls, who has braved some of the toughest terrains known to man, recently revealed to Relevant magazine that his biggest challenge wasn't climbing Mount Everest or putting his survival skills to the test on Man Vs. Wild … but tackling life's most difficult questions. "It's […]

Pastors Discovering Alpha Course – 'Best-Kept Secret' to Church Growth

BANNOCKBURN, Ill., May 11, 2010 — According to researchers, overall membership in American churches is up this year to 147.3 million – just under half of the U.S. population. This summer, a ministry that has engaged more than 14 million people worldwide with the Gospel will hold a conference designed to help America's churches reach […]

Former Banking Executive Who Experienced 'Holy Takeover' Now Helping Others Merge Faith and Work

BANNOCKBURN, Ill., March 30, 2010 — A senior executive who left behind a high-paying career with one of the world's largest banks to lead a Christian ministry that helps people explore the meaning of life is returning to his corporate roots. His mission – help Christian businesspeople losing faith in work … to find a […]

Conference to Reveal Secrets of Dynamic Church Growth

BANNOCKBURN, Ill., Feb. 22, 2010 — A Christian ministry that last year drew more than 115,000 people to churches nationwide — many of whom were exploring faith for the first time — will hold a conference on dynamic church growth, June 22-23 in Naperville, Ill. The 2010 Alpha Americas Conference: A Model for Dynamic Growth […]

People Asking Hard Questions in Tough Times – Many Finding Answers Through the Alpha Course

CHICAGO, Jan. 22, 2010 — Facing uncertain times and curious about spirituality, 80,000 people nationwide sought answers to life's most difficult questions by attending an Alpha course last year. A growing number of churches and Christian organizations, cutting across all denominations, are now running the course and seeing dramatic results. Recently, Alpha USA partnered with […]

Employees Losing Faith in Work, Finding a Higher Calling

CHICAGO, Jan. 18, 2010 — The only thing harder than finding a job in this economy is finding one that you like, according to a recent survey that found only 45 percent of Americans are satisfied with their work. Now the team behind the hugely successful Alpha course hopes to help Christian business leaders losing […]

'Man Vs. Wild' Star Bear Grylls Leads Expedition to Florida Prison

BANNOCKBURN, Ill., Oct. 7, 2009 — Bear Grylls, international star of the Discovery Channel program "Man vs. Wild," is going behind bars. No, Grylls hasn't been arrested. Instead, he will bring a message of hope to inmates when he heads to Florida for the 2009 National Alpha Conference. Grylls will be a featured presenter at […]

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner: Churches Nationwide Offering a Free Dinner, a Chance to Discuss Life's Toughest Questions

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 31, 2009 — In the last week, people throughout America have reported seeing signs. The signs are everywhere, and as a result, many are becoming curious about spirituality and wondering whether there's more to life than this. It's all part of a national ad campaign supported by Alpha USA – using everything […]

'Man Vs. Wild' Star Set to Lead Crusade in Orlando This Fall

ORLANDO, Fla., July 27, 2009 — Followers of the Discovery Channel reality program "Man vs. Wild" are used to seeing the show's star, Bear Grylls, taking on the elements in some of the toughest places on earth. This fall, fans will have a rare opportunity to see Grylls in person when he travels to Central […]

Leading 21st Century Evangelist Speaks at Wheaton Conference: 2008 National Alpha Conference, Wheaton, IL

WHEATON, Ill., June 23, 2008 — Nicky Gumbel, Senior Pastor, Holy Trinity Brompton Church, UK, and founder of the Alpha Course, addresses delegates at this year's national Alpha conference, "Converge," at Wheaton College. Following in the footsteps of leading evangelist Billy Graham, Gumbel has impacted well over 11 million lives worldwide with the Alpha Course. […]

Is There More to Life Than This?

Churches join together to promote the Alpha Course in Lake County, Ill. NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2007 — Is there more to life than this? This thought-provoking question forms the basis of Alpha USA's first major advertising initiative. The campaign forms a backdrop to an invitation from dozens of churches of all backgrounds to people […]

A Second Chance for Inmates

Alpha USA's Director of Prison and Re-Entry programs testifies at the 'Second Chance Act' subcommittee hearing NEW YORK, March 21, 2007 — Each year, over 7.65 million people are released from U.S. prisons and jails. Unfortunately, nearly two-thirds of them will re-offend and return to prison or jail. For Jack Cowley (59), director of Prison […]