2012 catalog

the alpha store catalog 2012

transforming society . . . one life, one church, one community at a time

welcome

to our 2012 publications catalog Welcome to the 2012 Alpha Store—thank you for taking the time to look through it. We’re excited about a variety of new products this year, including several recently released books, so please do look for them.

The Parenting Children Course and The Parenting Teenagers Course DVDs and accompanying materials pp. 45-46 are now available. We now also have the campusalpha talks and all the accompanying helps on a special flash drive pg. 14 and a new Alpha Prayer Guide pg. 36 that you don’t want to miss!

It is our hope that these products will equip you to run fantastic courses, and that together we will see the gospel of Jesus Christ spreading throughout North America like never before.

To make life easier, all of these resources can now be purchased online at alpharesources.org or by calling 1.800.362.5742. If you have any questions, or if we can help in any way, please do not hesitate to contact us.

to order online alpharesources.org

alpha resources hotline 800.362.5742 / 212.406.5269 email info@alphausa.org

further information To order resources, please use the contact details above.

If you require any other information regarding any of our resources, please do not hesitate to contact us using the contact information given below.

call center open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

(Central Standard Time) Monday to Friday

Michael Singh Publishing Director, Alpha USA

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contents the alpha course getting started promoting your alpha course 2012 alpha promotional resources administrating your alpha course core alpha products training for you and your team youth alpha campus alpha alpha for seniors specialty resources alpha in the workplace alpha for prisons alpha for the military products for your guests life change testimony book NEW the breakthrough book alpha resources in other languages worship central

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discipleship and small group resources the Jesus lifestyle the Jesus lifestyle boxed set NEW a life worth living searching issues course walk the talk God at work books for deeper reflection prayer resources mini Bible study/social justice booklets

relationship central 30 31 32 32 32 33 35 36

the marriage preparation course the marriage course running the marriage course running and promoting your marriage course the parenting courses

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alpha on the web

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st. paul’s theological center Bible track theology DVD NEW 38 café theology 38 faith in a changing world new 38

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how to handle ConfliCt 1

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chaPter 10 how to beCome a generous giver

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chaPter 11 how to pray (and fast) like jesus

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chaPter 12 how to handle money

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chaPter 13 how to stop worrying and start living

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chaPter 14 how to deal with CritiCism

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chaPter 15 how to respond to the most Challenging words ever spoken

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chaPter 16 how to make the big deCision

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chaPter 17 how to spot false prophets

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chaPter 18 how to build a seCure future

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Chapter 1

how to find the seCret of happiness matthew 5:3–6 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

How do we find the secret of happiness? Magazines, newspapers, and TV tell us that things like shopping, dieting, plastic surgery, and fame are the means to find happiness. I read recently in The Sunday Times that “Fame is still the number-one ambition of pretty much every kid in the iPod world.”1 The media also portray wealth and possessions as the means to happiness. As a society we are three times richer than thirty years ago and yet surveys have shown that Britain’s happiness is in decline.2 In the 1950s over half the population said they were “very happy”; now only a third describe themselves in this way.3 A recent TV program on BBC2 called Making Slough Happy, showed a group of experts attempting to teach the people of Slough how to make themselves happier. It offered advice such as, “Each day give yourself a treat.”

What happens when we have all these things that the media promotes? George Michael, the singer, had it all—fame, wealth, possessions. Yet he wrote these lyrics, “Well, it looks like the road to heaven, but it feels like the road to hell.”4 13

Look for our returns policy on page 47.

“Look Inside” samplers are available for most products online at alpharesources.org.

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getting started

Alpha Course Introductory DVD This new promotional DVD will help churches see how valuable the Alpha model is in linking churches with similar passion. Includes What is Alpha?; Alpha Stories; “Is There More to Life Than This?” sample talk by Nicky Gumbel and some advertising help from Bear Grylls.

1. Pray for your course When you pray God makes things happen.

2. ATTEND AN ALPHA CONFERENCE Equip yourself and your team to get the most out of the Alpha course by attending a local event. You can find a list of dates at alpha.org.

3. CONTACT YOUR NEAREST ALPHA ADVISOR Your local advisor volunteers time to provide you with support and advice on how to run your course the best way possible. To have an advisor contact you please go online to: alphausa.org/advisors.

4. SPEAK WITH OUR CALL CENTER You may want to speak directly to the Alpha Central Support Team (CST). We would welcome your call at: 1-800-362-5742.

5. REGISTER YOUR COURSE When you register your course, your church information will appear on our website as a location for those looking for a course in your area.

6. VISIT OUR WEBSITE We constantly update our website with new information and best practices. Read a testimony about how Alpha transformed someone’s life or find the latest joke to use at your Alpha dinner. It is worth a visit at alphausa.org. (Click on the Running Alpha tab.)

just curious kit

For those wanting to find out more about the Alpha course. Contains: • 1 What Is Alpha? booklet • 1 What Is Alpha? Promotion DVD • 1 Questions of Life book • 1 The Alpha Course Manual • 1 How to Run the Alpha Course: Telling Others • 1 Why Jesus? booklet • Alpha in Context Brochures 83378 / $25.00

80977 / $1.50

What is Alpha?

Booklet

This promotional booklet offers a brief overview of the Alpha course and sample timeline with testimonies, quotes, and endorsements about Alpha. The What is Alpha? booklet is perfect for anyone with questions about the Alpha course.

English / 80980 / $0.75 Spanish / 580984 / $0.75

Introducing Alpha to Catholics Wonderful promotional pieces to show Alpha works well within a Catholic context.

100103 / What Is Alpha for Catholics? / $0.75 / 100105 / Alpha Answers the Call $0.25 100099 / Alpha for Catholics Introductory DVD / $1.30

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promoting your alpha course 2012 THE ALPHA INVITATION . . . a national initiative run locally This year hundreds of cities across America will work together to invite their community to an Alpha Introductory dinner.The aim is to provide a united campaign nationwide so whatever part of the country a potential guest is in, they will see the same image promoting the Alpha course.

Banner

“¿HAY

5’ x 10’ outdoor vinyl 89946 / $129.99

ALGO MÁS EN LA

VIDA QUE ESTO?”

Si Dios existiera, ¿qué pregunta le harías?

Spanish 89937 / $129.99 Dínoslo en:

CURSO ALPHA

explora el significado de la vida

Be a part of inviting the nation to hear the good news about Jesus Christ through an Alpha course.

Fall 2012 Invitation advertising products available now.

All these items can help you start a conversation with friends and neighbors and invite them to an Alpha Introductory dinner or event.

Products include posters, postcards, car magnets, yard signs, banners, and more . . .

Make a splash in your community so no one goes uninvited!

“The Alpha Invitation was quite exciting . . . it generated a lot of inquiries for us . . . with the yard sign, our neighbors out taking their daily walks would come by and say, ‘Well, what is the meaning of life?’ and it gave us an opportunity to invite people to the Alpha course.” Eddie Alpha is Here! Banner 8’ x 2.5’

Bear Grylls did Alpha!

For more information visit alphusa.org/invitation.

10006 / $99.00

Alpha is Coming! Banner

8’ x 2.5’ Banners are weather and fade resistant 10007 / $99.00 vinyl with metal grommets for easy attachment. There is space for you to place your phone number or url.

alpha promotional resources Yard Sign Pack of 5, 16” x 24” 2 sides - same message 89926 / $24.99

Car Magnet 3” x 11” 89925 / $1.99

Poster 1 Is There More 8.5” x 11” 89931 / $0.99 11” x 17” 89929 / $1.29

Poster 2 What Am I Doing 8.5” x 11” 89932 / $0.99

This tri-fold brochure explains the Alpha course to potential guests and includes a registration form.

89943 / $7.99 What Am I Doing

15446 / $6.99 Posters and postcards can now be customized! alphausa.org/downloads (Customize materials)

Postcards Pack of 25 4” x 6” 89947 / $4.99 Is There More (Wheat)

Poster 3 What Next

89941 / $4.99 What Am I Doing

8.5” x 11” 89950 / $0.99

89948 / $4.99 What Next

11” x 17” 89938 / $1.29

Pack of 50 89928 / $7.99 Is There More

Pack of 50

89934 / $4.99 Is There More (Bear)

Spanish

Invitations

Alpha Course Brochures

11” x 17” 89930 / $1.29

11” x 17” 89949 / $1.29

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Spanish

Pack of 25 4” x 6” 89939 / $4.99

What is Alpha?

Guest Brochure Pack of 10 This 4 panel piece is a great invitation for guests to the Alpha course.

80983 / $2.99 “¿HAY

ALGO MÁS EN LA

VIDA

QUE ESTO?” Si Dios existiera, ¿qué pregunta le harías?

Dínoslo en: CURSO ALPHA

explora el significado de la vida

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alpha promotional resources Alpha Cap 99001 / $14.99 the marriage course . . . a great opportunity to invest in the future of your relationship

the parenting children course

Alpha Apron 99007 / $19.99

themarriagecourseusa.org themarriagecourseusa.org

alphausa.org/relationshipcentral

Alpha T shirts - $9.99 ea

alphausa.org/relationshipcentral

Black 99002 / Small 99003 / Med 99004 / Large 99005 / XL 99006 / XXL

ROLL-UP BANNERS $150.00 plus shipping, special order only

relationshipcentral.org

Ask Me about Alpha

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100552 $1.25 each

For those parenting 11 to 18-year-olds

for those parenting 0 to 10-year-olds

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the marriage preparation course

the parenting teenagers course

marriage

Button

marriagepreparation

10005 / $0.75 10008 pack of 10 / $6.75

parentingteenagers

Spanish / 510005 / $0.75 Portguese / 510011 / $0.75

parentingchildren

“In a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, these practical courses are transforming relationships” Nicky and Sila Lee

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“Ask Me about Alpha” buttons are great for everyone on your Alpha team. They are perfect to wear at Alpha celebration dinners, church guest services, and during the Alpha course. www.alpha.org / 1.800.362.5742

administrating your alpha course The Director’s Handbook

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Getting Started

An invaluable guide covering the administrative needs for every stage of setting up and running an Alpha course. Includes reusable checklists, forms for recording and organizing information, guidance on setting up the Weekend Away, guest services, and celebration dinners.

Telling Others This quick start guide summarizes the basic steps to beginning your Alpha course. Prepare, Plan, Promote, Train, Run . . . and Pray your way to a successful course!

A useful “why and how to” book that includes material from our Alpha Conference and Alpha training for group hosts and helpers. It provides course directors and leaders with insight and helpful guidance on the practicalities of Alpha.

Revision coming soon!

17151 / 978 1 934564 52 3 $1.99

16620 / 978 1 933114 17 0 $11.99

17153 / 978 1 934564 39 4 $15.99

How to Run the Alpha Course DVD In this DVD Nicky Gumbel provides the essential foundation for anyone thinking of setting up an Alpha course. It includes talks on the principles and practicalities of Alpha as well as a talk on Integrating Alpha into the local church. Presented at an Alpha Conference. Filmed in 2001.

[120 mins]

The Alpha Cookbook This unique cookbook is filled with 70 tasty recipes contributed by churches who have hosted Alpha courses. They share from their experiences in putting together meals for groups of 10, 30, and 100.

10004 / 978 1 931808 00 2 / $9.99

17152 / 978 1 934564 59 2 / $14.99

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core alpha products what you need to begin a successful alpha course Alpha Essentials Kit (for 25 guests)

Bare Essentials Kit (for 10 guests)

All you need to start and run the Alpha course for 25 guests. Contains:

All you need to start and run the Alpha course for 10 guests. Contains:

• 1 Alpha Course combined Long Version and Express version DVD set

• 1 Alpha Course combined Long Version and Express version DVD set

• 1 Alpha Course Small Group Training DVD

• 1 Alpha Course Small Group Training DVD

• 25 Alpha Course Manuals

• 10 Alpha Course Manuals

• 4 Alpha Course Team Manuals

• 2 Alpha Course Team Manuals

• 4 Questions of Life books

• 2 Questions of Life books

• 1 How to Run the Alpha Course: The Director’s Handbook

• 1 How to Run the Alpha Course: The Director’s Handbook

• 1 How to Run the Alpha Course: Telling Others

• 1 How to Run the Alpha Course: Telling Others

• 50 Why Jesus? booklets

• 25 Why Jesus? booklets

• 1 Alpha Cookbook

• 1 Alpha Cookbook

• 2 Searching Issues books

• 2 Searching Issues books

• 5 each of 7 Searching Issues booklets

83083 / $315.00

• Posters • Invitations 83082 / $499.00

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You can reuse extras on your next course.

core alpha products The Alpha Course Guest Manual These newly designed manuals are a “must have” for all guests on the Alpha course. This essential resource is now even more appealing for guests and its new design makes it easier to use. The manual contains newly revised content and has a fresh and contemporary feel.

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The Alpha course DVD set These Alpha course talks are created in two versions. The first includes full-length talks ranging from 36-45 minutes in length, whereas the express version contains talks that have been shortened to between 20–25 minutes in length. Alpha Express is ideal for use in the workplace or in other contexts where there may be less time to run the full-length course. The talks were filmed in 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2006.

Contains the talks:

Full Length Express

• Is There More to Life Than This?

[36 mins]

[22 mins]

Can be purchased in bundles or as singles.

• Who Is Jesus?

[41 mins]

[22 mins]

• Why Did Jesus Die?

[43 mins]

[24 mins]

15204B / Bundle of 10 / $49.99 15205B / Bundle of 10 / $49.99

• How Can We Have Faith?

[42 mins]

[25 mins]

• Why and How Do I Pray?

[45 mins]

[23 mins]

Why Jesus?

• Why and How Should I Read the Bible?

[42 mins]

[21 mins]

This evangelistic booklet is for anyone considering for the first time the Christian faith. It is given to all guests at an Alpha dinner/launch event and during the Alpha course.

• How Does God Guide Us?

[41 mins]

[23 mins]

• An Introduction to the Weekend

[15 mins]

[15 mins]

• Who Is the Holy Spirit?

[39 mins]

[25 mins]

• What Does the Holy Spirit Do?

[40 mins]

[23 mins]

• How Can I Be Filled with the Holy Spirit?

[51 mins]

[25 mins]

• How Can I Resist Evil?

[44 mins]

[24 mins]

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• Why and How Should I Tell Others?

[42 mins]

[24 mins]

• Does God Heal Today?

[43 mins]

[23 mins]

These 2 sets (sold individually or in a set) contain 15 talks comprising the Alpha course. The Long Version contains full length talks while the Express Version provides an edited shorter version of the talks. The talks were filmed between 2004 to 2006. Long version now in English and Spanish with subtitles, Express version English only with subtitles.

• What about the Church?

[43 mins]

[23 mins]

• How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?

[45 mins]

[24 mins]

20072 / 978 1 933114 99 6 / $1.29 Volume pricing available (see page 47)

www.alpha.org / 1.800.362.5742

15153 Long Version English and Spanish with subtitles / 978 1 934564 67 7 / $129.99 15154 Express Version English only with subtitles / 978 1 934564 68 4 / $129.99 15152 Combined Set / $179.99

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training for you and your team

The Alpha course Team Training DVD These three training sessions should be given to all hosts and helpers prior to running each Alpha course. Contains sessions and common questions and answers on: • Hosting Small Groups • Pastoral Care • Prayer Ministry on Alpha

[61 mins] [62 mins] [57 mins]

Filmed in 2003 25606 / 978 1 933114 21 7 / $39.99

Questions of Life (also in eBook) Questions of Life is the Alpha talks in book form. A great read for an Alpha course attendee or for someone just beginning their journey of discovery.

Packed with humor, anecdotes, wisdom, and profound teaching from the Bible, Nicky Gumbel introduces the person of Jesus Christ and invites the reader into a world of discovery that has fascinated human beings for 2,000 years. Questions of Life has now been completely updated and revised.

Volume pricing available.(see page 47) 105021 / 978 1 934564 06 6 / $11.99

The Alpha Course Team Manual Formerly The Alpha Course Leader’s Training Guide for Hosts and Helpers, this is an essential resource for all hosts and helpers on an Alpha course.

This manual has been redesigned with a fresh and contemporary feel and is now even easier to use. It includes helpful tips and questions for facilitating group discussion and provides useful notes to accompany The Alpha Course Team Training DVD covering the sessions entitled Hosting Small Groups, Pastoral Care, and Prayer Ministry on Alpha.

15389 / 978 1 934564 28 8 / $4.99

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The Alpha course talk transcripts The Alpha course talk transcripts are now available to download.

They have been color coded to aid speakers to prepare a live talk.

The transcripts include helpful instructions as to where speakers may insert their own stories, quotes, and personal testimonies.

This resource is invaluable for live speakers.

Giving talks live www.alphausa.org/runalpha

Prices subject to change without notice.

youth alpha

Today there are thousands of teens and youth leaders in youth clubs, schools, detention centers, homes, and churches of all denominations around the world running the youth alpha course. many have seen God work through this course to help develop teenager’s faith, see teens become leaders, and introduce young people to Jesus for the first time.

Youth Alpha Leaders’ and curriculum guides

Advertising Posters

Expert advice to help you begin a Youth Alpha course can be found in the New Youth Alpha Leaders’ Guide which includes practical insights, timelines, and team training talks. While all the practical Youth Alpha session ideas including new icebreakers, talk outlines, and multiple ways to illustrate each of the main points shared during the live talks can be found in the New Youth Alpha Curriculum Guide.

These have a blank space at Kit the bottom for you to fill in the details of your course.

Each kit contains: • 1 Questions of Life 25594 / $0.99 • 1 New Youth Leaders’ Guide • 1 New Curriculum Guide • 10 guest manuals • 1 package of postcards • 2 youth posters.

Postcard

Leaders Pack / 25588 / $45.88

8.5” x 11”

Invitations

Pack of 25 / 4” x 6” These are blank on the reverse for you to fill in your own details or message.

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Youth Starter

[11-14 year olds] 25592 / $94.99

[15-18 year olds] 25591 / $94.99

25598 / $4.99

Introductory Booklet

Younger Youth Manual Ages 11-14 16474B / 978 1 933114 02 6 Bundle of 10 / $49.90

Older Youth Manual Ages 15-18 25366B / 978 1 933114 81 1 Bundle of 10 / $49.90

www.alpha.org / 1.800.362.5742

alphausa.org/youth Go online to find additional tools on how to run a successful youth alpha course.

Pack of 10 These booklets can be used to introduce the Youth Alpha course to those considering running it, or given to parents so they have an overview.

25600 / $4.99

youth alpha tour 2012 training: alphausa.org/youthtour

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Campus Alpha is exactly the same as “classic” Alpha, except that it’s been squeezed (into seven weeks), squashed (into thirty minute talks) and spiced (with multi-media ingredients). These videos are taught by Jamie Haith, International Director of Campus and Youth Alpha.

Many students on campuses across America have found the Alpha course a great way to explore the spiritual questions of life and to look more in-depth at the person of Jesus Christ in a relaxed, informal, no pressure setting. It gives people the opportunity to explore the Christian faith—to ask: Is it real?

Does it work?

campus ALPHA talks Log on to find everything you need to run a Campus Alpha course. From printable guest manuals and leaders guides to training videos – just click and play! www.campusalpha.us

Postcard Invitations Pack of 25 / 4” x 6” / $4.99 100633 / Is There More 100634 / What Am I Doing Here

We’re praying for an explosion of small group and home courses as students grab some pizza, watch the talk on a laptop or DVD player, and then have discussions anywhere from a coffee shop to a nightclub to their lounge or kitchen . . . you get the idea.

posters 8.5” x 11” / $0.99 100635 / Is There More 100636 / What Am I Doing Here

NOW AVAILABLE ON FLASH DRIVE! Now the talks, admin helps, student and host notes, and promotional ideas are available all in one Flash Drive for your convenience.

100637 / 978 1 933114 97 2 / $39.99

brochure Pack of 10 100632 / $4.99

Explore DVD 9 minutes This engaging resource is designed to be shown as an introduction to the Alpha course for students or to be given to potential guests. A great evangelism tool.

100631 / $4.99

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alpha [ for seniors ] Guest Manual Large Print

Leader’s Guide Large Print

New and revised to match current Alpha talks on DVD.

14388 / 978 1 933114 19 4 / $6.99

alpha for seniors guide

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Resources for the Blind and Visually Impaired Torch Trust for the Blind have produced a number of Alpha resources in Braille, including:

14305 / 978 1 933114 18 7 / $6.99

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specialty resources

The Alpha Course Guest Manual 990104 / $6.99

This user guide will help those interested in bringing Alpha to nursing homes, independent and assisted living communities—for those 65+.

The Administrator’s Handbook

14389 / 978 1 934564 47 9 / $3.99

990110 / $6.99

990702 / $39.99

Small Group Leader’s Guide Alpha—Questions of Life 990105 / $19.99

Searching Issues book 990200 / $19.99

An Opportunity to Explore the Meaning of Life large print edition

Resources with Subtitles The Alpha Course DVD,

Why Jesus? Large Print Edition An evangelistic booklet for those having their first thoughts about the Christian faith. This edition has been produced in 16 point font, and in accordance with the guidelines set out in the RNIB’s See it Right book.

The Marriage Preparation Course DVD, The Marriage Course DVD, The Marriage Course Leaders’ Toolkit, The Parenting Children Course DVD The Parenting Teenagers Course DVD All come with English subtitles.

20074 / 978 1 934564 30 1 / $1.49

www.alpha.org / 1.800.362.5742

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alpha [ in the workplace ]

wherever you work, alpha can work Alpha in the Workplace is an opportunity for co-workers to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed and nonthreatening atmosphere. To facilitate running the Alpha course during a lunch hour, shortened versions of the talks are available on the Alpha Express DVD (order #15154). Each edited session runs for 20–25 minutes, allowing guests to use the remaining time for small group discussion.

“I believe one of the next great moves of God is going to be through the believers in the workplace.”

AIW Essentials Kit For 10 guests.

This guide is designed to take you through the various stages of setting up and running the Alpha course in a workplace setting.

14083 / $220.00

AIW supplemental Kit

14006 / 978 1 934564 60 8 $4.99

For 10 guests.

14084 / $67.99

An Introduction to Alpha in the Workplace Brochure

Alpha in the Workplace Leaders’ Training DVD A useful resource for anyone leading Alpha in the Workplace or helping on a course. Covers helpful information for planning, administrating, and leading a course. You can watch this at alphausa.org/workplace

This booklet introduces potential leaders of Alpha in the Workplace to the course, and how it can fit easily into a working day. Includes endorsements and testimonies from those who have attended the Alpha course in their workplace and those who have run it themselves.

14001 / 978 1 934564 73 8 / $.75

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alpha [ for prisons ]

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Did you know that 7 out of 10 released prisoners end up back in prison? Alpha has been successfully run in all types of prisons and correctional institutions for both men and women, as well as in Young Offender Institutions.

Find out more at alphausa.org/prisons.

An Introduction to Alpha for Prisons and Caring for Ex-Offenders

Breaking the Cycle of Crime DVD

This introductory guide gives an overview of the international work of Alpha for Prisons and Caring for Ex-Offenders and suggests ways of getting involved.

This 21 minute DVD combines two short testimonies of ex-offenders Finny and Gram, whose lives were dramatically changed by God. It provides an excellent introduction to how the Alpha course works in prisons and contains interviews with the Rev. Paul Cowley, head of Alpha for Prisons at Alpha International, and Nicky Gumbel, among others.

170609 / 978 1 933114 98 9 / $.75

170610 / 978 1 933114 68 2 / $4.99

alpha for prisons online Find lots of help to develop your Alpha for prisons ministry online at alphausa.org/prisons. Includes training helps, adminstrative tools, promotional ideas, and FAQs.

illustrated manual The Alpha course guest manual for those who learn better visually than with words.

15207 / 978 1 934564 99 8 / $4.99

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alpha [ for the military ] The Alpha course is running successfully on many military bases and on operations around the world. some of our resources are adapted for use in these contexts.

Leader’s Guide A step-by-step handbook designed to help military chaplains and other military personnel lead the Alpha course in a military setting. Includes practical tips, frequently asked questions, and experience gained by military chaplains and course leaders from around the world.

postcard Pack of 50 / 6”x 4” Pack of 50 4” x 6” postcards to help invite guests and promote your course.

16325 / $6.99

16307 / 978 1 933114 10 1 / $3.99

poster 8.5” x 11” 16320 / $0.99

alpha for the military essentials kit

Course Manual

Everything you need to start and run the Alpha course for 25 guests.

The kit Includes: • 25 Military Alpha Course Manuals • 2 Military Leader’s Guides • 1 Alpha Course DVD with Alpha Express • 1 Alpha Course Training DVD • 4 Leader’s Training Manuals • 1 Director’s Handbook • 3 each of 7 Searching Issues booklets • 50 Why Jesus? booklets • 1 Telling Others book • 2 Searching Issues books • 4 Questions of Life books • 6 Military Posters • 1 pack of Military Postcard invites (50) • 1 Alpha Cookbook

Designed specifically for those in the military.

Cover is water resistant, desert camouflage pattern, and fits into the front chest pocket of standard military uniforms.

16082 / $499.00

16305 / 978 1 933114 04 0 / $2.99

www.alpha.org / 1.800.362.5742

for your guests Searching Issues Individual Chapters Perfect to give to guests who may be grappling with one of the seven questions in Searching Issues. Now SOLD in packages of 5.

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

15501B / 978 1 933114 29 3 Package of 5 / $12.50

What about Other Religions?

15502B / 978 1 933114 30 9 Package of 5 / $12.50

Is There Anything Wrong with Sex before Marriage?

questions of life outreach booklets

We have produced these booklets containing individual chapters from Questions of Life, which can be given to guests who have missed one of the course talks.

Now SOLD in packages of 5.

Is There More to Life Than This?

105416B / 978 1 933114 70 5 Package of 5 / $12.50

Who Is Jesus?

15503B / 978 1 933114 31 6 Package of 5 / $12.50

105417B / 978 1 933114 72 9 Package of 5 / $12.50

How Does the New Age Movement Relate to Christianity?

Why Did Jesus Die?

15504B / 978 1 933114 32 3 Package of 5 / $12.50

What Is the Christian Attitude toward Homosexuality?

15505B / 978 1 933114 33 0 / $12.50

Is There a Conflict between Science and Christianity?

15506B / 978 1 933114 34 7 Package of 5 / $12.50

Is the Trinity Unbiblical, Unbelievable, and Irrelevant?

15507B / 978 1 933114 35 4 Package of 5 / $12.50

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2012 Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year Winner: Best Pass Along Resource

105418B / 978 1 933114 76 7 Package of 5 / $12.50

How Can We Have Faith?

105419B / 978 1 933114 74 3 Package of 5 / $12.50

Why and How Do I Pray?

19 The Holy Spirit (including the talks: Who Is the Holy Spirit?, What Does the Holy Spirit Do? and How Can I Be Filled with the Holy Spirit?)

105423B / 978 1 933114 82 8 Package of 5 / $19.95

How Can I Resist Evil?

105424B / 978 1 933114 86 6 Package of 5 / $12.50

Why and How Should I Tell Others?

105425B / 978 1 933114 84 2 Package of 5 / $12.50

Does God Heal Today?

105426B / 978 1 933114 90 3 Package of 5 / $12.50

What about the Church?

105427B / 978 1 933114 92 7 Package of 5 / $12.50

How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?

105428B / 978 1 933114 96 5 Package of 5 / $12.50

105420B / 978 1 933114 78 1 Package of 5 / $12.50

Why and How Should I Read the Bible?

105421B / 978 1 933114 88 0 Package of 5 / $12.50

How Does God Guide Us?

105422B / 978 1 933114 80 4 Package of 5 / $12.50

Great for guests who: • have more questions • enjoyed a certain topic • missed a talk or as a hand out to visitors or a give-away during membership class. the alpha course

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for your guests LIFECHANGE: FIFTEEN MEN TELL THEIR EXTRAORDINARY STORIES

BY MARK ELSDON-DEW

Questions of Life Booklet Set

The God Who Changes Lives

This collection features all of the chapters of Questions of Life in individual booklets.

Special pricing–purchase 13 pay for 12!

Collections of fantastic faith-building stories of people whose lives have been dramatically touched by God.

105415 / $30.00

Some were freed from addictions.

Some turned from lives of violence and crime. Some were healed, some overcame disaster. All were completely transformed by an encounter with Jesus.

This exciting and inspiring book includes the story of Ugo Monye.

100653 / 978 1 905887 74 3 / $9.99

Vol 1

100648 / 978 1 902750 77 4 / $9.99

Vol 2

100649 / 978 1 902750 78 1 / $9.99

Vol 3

100650 / 978 1 902750 62 0 / $9.99

Vol 4

100652 / 978 1 904074 56 4 / $9.99

The American Collection

Searching Issues

100651 / 978 1 931808 79 8 / $9.99

Booklet Set

Transformed: The God Who Changes Lives First published in 1996, The God Who Changes Lives series has proved to be immensely popular. In this new volume, thirty people have updated their stories, telling us how they continue to be sustained and challenged by the very God who changes lives.

Coming in September, 2012.

This set includes all the best-selling Searching Issues booklets, and is an essential resource for your Alpha group.

Special pricing–purchase 7 pay for 6!

15509 / $15.00

30 Days An excellent introduction to Bible reading designed to be read over thirty days. Nicky Gumbel has selected thirty passages from the Old and New Testaments which he has found particularly helpful. It is designed to complement the talk “Why and How Should I Read the Bible?” on the Alpha course and is also ideal for others who are interested in beginning to explore the Bible.

54057 / 978 1 934564 36 3 / $6.99

Book / 100654/ 978 1 907950 33 9 / $9.99

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Prices subject to change without notice.

for your guests

A great conversation starter tool to invite seekers to your Alpha course.

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The Breakthrough Book

perfect for giving away Why Jesus?* An evangelistic booklet for those having their first thoughts about the Christian faith. It is designed to be given to all guests at an Alpha dinner, during the course, or at church services or events.

The Breakthrough is a captivating parable for those searching for the true meaning of life. A wonderful evangelistic gift to give to friends or neighbors to help them in their journey and to help you invite them to your next Alpha course.

20072 / 978 1 933114 99 6 / $1.29

single copy 180346 / 978 1 934564 46 2 / $14.95

Why Jesus? Large Print Edition

carton of 25 / 180347 / $123.75 ($4.95 each)

This edition of Why Jesus? has been produced in 17 point font, in accordance with the guidelines set out in the Royal National Institute for the Blind’s See it Right book.

See p. 15 for other large print and specialist resources.

20074 / 978 1 934564 30 1 / $1.49

The Outreach Toolbox Why Christmas?

A Christmas version of Why Jesus?

20081 / 978 1 931808 10 1 / $1.29

Why Easter?

An Easter version of Why Jesus?

20075 / 978 1 934564 35 6 / $1.29 WHY EASTER?

*Volume pricing is available (see page 47).

NICKY GUMBEL

The Outreach toolbox has been created to equip individuals with tools that help them more confidently reach friends, family, co-workers, neighbors and many others for Christ. Use the toolbox to engage non-believers and invite guests to your Alpha course.

The toolbox includes 5 wonderful, beautifully bound hardcover books, an Outreach Guide and How and Why Should We Tell Others? booklet.

180351 / $39.99

www.alpha.org / 1.800.362.5742

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alpha en español Recursos para LÍDERES del curso Alpha Después de asistir a una sesión de entrenamiento Alpha, esperamos que te sientas inspirado y entusiasmado para empezar un Curso Alpha en tu iglesia, casa, célula o con cualquier otro grupo de personas. ¿Pero, cuáles son los pasos siguientes? ¿Cómo puedes empezar?

“Los primero pasos” te ayudará a planificar y empezar un Curso Alpha dándote consejos para seguir paso a paso.

El manual del coordinador ofrece recursos reproducibles para facilitar el reclutamiento y entrenamiento de tu equipo Alpha.

Cómo dirigir el Curso Alpha: El manual del coordinador 517150 / 9789 1 938328 02 2 / $19.99 Cómo impartir el Curso Alpha: Los primeros pasos 517151 / 978 1 934564 04 2 / $1.99

El Curso Alpha: Entrenamiento de anfitriones y ayundates de los grupos pequeños Una herramienta de entrenamiento para todos los miembros del equipo de líderes, usado para entrenar a todo el equipo Alpha antes de comenzar el Curso Alpha. Dos de las sesiones, Dirigiendo grupos pequeños (84 min.) y Cuidado pastoral (65 min.) están diseñadas para ser vistas antes de comenzar el curso. La tercera, Orando los unos por los otros (67 min.) es vista antes la Salida del fin de semana o Día de Alpha. También incluye una comedia corta, “Así no se dirige tu grupo pequeño”. Incluye pistas en inglés y español. Contiene subtítulos.

DVD 500606 / 978 1 933114 22 4 / $39.99 Guía 515387 / 978 1 934564 77 6 / $4.99

el curso alpha El Curso Alpha es una introducción básica a la fe cristiana, basada en el best-seller “Preguntas de la vida” por Nicky Gumbel. En este libro, y las charlas que lo acompañan en DVD, Nicky presenta la evidencia histórica y la vida de Jesús además de otros temas básicos del evangelio en 15 sesiones. Los recursos para el curso incluyen “Preguntas de la vida”, las charlas Curso Alpha en DVD, y un manual del curso para los invitados. Además, cada capítulo de “Preguntas de la vida” está disponible en forma de folleto para aquellas personas que han perdido una de las sesiones.

Preguntas de la vida 56821 / /978 1 934564 74 5 / $10.99 El Curso Alpha en DVD 55153 / 978 1 934564 41 7 / $179.99 Manual del Curso Alpha 6 x 9 515203 / 978 1 934564 76 9 / $4.99 Manual del Curso Alpha 6 x 6 515204 / 978 1 934564 75 2 / $4.99

¿Por qué y cómo orar?

515512 / 978 1 934564 82 0 / $1.99 ¿Por qué y cómo debo leer la Biblia?

515513 / 978 1 934564 83 7 / $1.99 ¿Cómo nos guía Dios?

515514 / 978 1 934564 84 4 / $1.99 El Espíritu Santo 515515 / 978 1 934564 85 1 / $3.99 ¿Cómo puedo resistir al mal?

515516 / 978 1 934564 86 8 / $1.99 ¿Por qué y cómo debemos contárselo a los demás?

515517 / 978 1 934564 87 5 / $1.99 ¿Sana Dios hoy en día?

515518 / 978 1 934564 88 2 / $1.99 ¿Qué hay acerca de la iglesia?

515519 / 978 1 934564 89 9 / $1.99 ¿Cómo aprovechar al máximo el resto de mi vida?

515520 / 978 1 934564 90 5 / $1.99

folletos para invitados Estos folletos para la evangelización están escritos por Nicky Gumbel. Están diseñados para regalar a los invitados al inicio del curso y es una lectura recomendada para cada participante del Curso Alpha. ¿Por qué Jesús?

56820

¿Por qué la Navidad?

56850

Temas candentes

folletos El cristianismo: ¿aburrido, falso e irrelevante?

515508 / 978 1 934564 78 3 / $1.99 ¿Quién es Jesús?

515509 / 978 1 934564 79 0 / $1.99 ¿Por qué murió Jesús?

515510 / 978 1 934564 80 6 / $1.99 ¿Cómo podemos tener fe?

515511 / 978 1 934564 81 3 / $1.99

Las respuestas de Nicky Gumbel a las 7 preguntas más frecuentemente suscitadas durante Alpha. “Temas candentes” es para aquellos que buscan explicaciones a algunas de las preguntas más difíciles y complejas alrededor del cristianismo, cuyos temas incluyen el sufrimiento, otras religiones, y el sexo antes del matrimonio.

56839 / 978 1 933114 03 3 / $10.99

alpha en español Estuche de arranque del curso Alpha Todo lo que se necesita para comenzar un curso para 12 invitados.

1 Curso Alpha con Alpha Exprés DVD; 1 Entrenamiento para anfitriones DVD; 4 Alpha—Preguntas de la vida; 4 Guía de anfitriones; 12 Manuales del Curso Alpha; 25 ¿Por qué Jesús?; 2 Temas candentes; 2 paquetes de invitaciones (de 20) Alpha: Explora las preguntas de la vida; 25 libritos ¿Qué es Alpha?

1 Cómo dirigir el Curso Alpha: El manual del coordinador.

600113 / $375.00

una introducción a Alpha en el ámbito de las cárceles y Ayuda para exencarcelados

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El Curso Alpha Desde la Parroquia

Esta guía claramente muestra dos versiones diferentes de Alpha para jóvenes, proveyendo a los líderes del curso con todas las herramientas necesarias para presentar el Curso Alpha a una audiencia de jóvenes variada y diversa. Incluye párrafos con estrategias, destrezas prácticas, planificación y preparación, así como sugerencias en aspectos del ministerio de la juventud por parte de lideres de jóvenes con éxito por todo el mundo. El libro también incluye un CD ROM gatuito con todos los materiales del libro listo para reproducir y compartir con todo el equipo Alpha para jóvenes.

El curso Alpha es una herramienta de evangelización útil para la parroquia local que está siendo usada por cientos de parroquias católicas en todo el mundo. Este folleto provee una breve introducción al Curso Alpha y expone lo bien que el Curso Alpha se amolda en el contexto católico.

Guía del líder 55589 / 978 1 938328 03 9 / $15.99

Recursos de promoción para su curso Alpha para Jóvenes Carteles 580594 / $0.99

El Curso Alpha se está impartiendo con gran éxito en prisiones e instituciones correccionales de hombres y mujeres, así como en centros de detención juvenil y de rehabilitación. Los capellanes y oficiales de los centros penitenciarios imparten Alpha ayudados por voluntarios de iglesias locales. El ministerio de ayuda para exconvictos tiene como meta romper el ciclo del crimen, conectando a exconvictos con la iglesia local.

Tarjetas postales 580598 / $6.99 (25)

570609 / 978 1 934564 38 7 / $1.50

515206 / 978 1 934564 57 8 / $4.99

500104 / 978 1 934564 64 6 / $1.99

Alpha: respondiendo al llamado de la Misión Continental Este DVD contiene una versión corta y una larga sobre lo que es el Curso Alpha y los frutos que está dando en la iglesia de América Latina; incluye avales de obispos, sacerdotes y lideres del curso. También contiene un segmento dedicado a las preguntas más frequentes sobre el Curso Alpha (con subtítulos al español) y otro segmento (en inglés) producido por el departamento internacional católico de Alpha que habla de la experiencia de Alpha a nivel mundial.

500106 / $1.30

La fe que vence al mundo librito

Manual del curso alpha versión ilustrada Nuevo manual ilustrado para jóvenes. Sigue el mismo esquema que el manual de adultos con un formato fácil de leer y de seguir.

“En junio del 2005, fue un gran privilegio recibir a P. Raniero Cantalamessa para iniciar nuestra conferencia Internacional Alpha. Su tema en esa ocasión, La fe que vence al mundo, ha sido una inspiración para todos nosotros involucrados con Alpha y le estamos muy agradecidos por permitirnos publicarlo en este folleto.” Nicky Gumbel, Holy Trinity Brompton.

100104 / 978 1 934564 27 1 / $1.99

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alpha en español el curso para matrimonios Es muy práctico y da a las parejas casadas las herramientas funcionales para construir un matrimonio sólido y sano. En el transcurso de ocho semanas, las parejas pueden hablar sobre temas que son difíciles de enfrentar en el trajín de la vida cotidiana. Cada sesión comienza con una cena iluminada por velas y luego hay una charla seguida del diálogo entre la pareja. No hay discusión de grupo y las parejas no tienen la obligación de comentar con nadie asuntos personales. Muchas parejas que vienen al curso, no asisten a la iglesia, pero se animan a hacer Alpha después. Por eso, vemos una correlación con Alpha. Dado que el curso es fácil de organizar, creemos que también puede ser una herramienta muy útil para que la congregación pueda llegar más eficazmente a la comunidad.

ÉL Y ELLA: Cómo establecer una relación duradera 5100726 / 978 1 933114 46 0 / $10.99

el curso para matrimonios manual del invitado 502728 / 978 1 933114 93 4 / $4.99

Llegando a finales de 2012! el curso de preparación para el matrimonio manual 500750 / 978 1 934564 91 2 $4.99

el curso para matrimonios guía de líderes 502727 / 978 1 934564 50 9 / $4.99

El curso para matrimonios DVD 502720 / 978 1 933114 91 0 / $79.99

el curso de preparación para el matrimonio Guía del líder 500751 / 978 1 934564 92 9 $4.99

the alpha course

¿Preparados para el matrimonio? librito En este librito, Nicky y Sila Lee responden a preguntas hechas por aquellas parejas que están pensando en contraer matrimonio. El material en este folleto ha sido extraído del libro Él y Ella por Nicky y Sila Lee, el cual da una mejor comprensión de cómo prepararse para construir un matrimonio saludable.

5101747 / 978 1 934564 00 4 / $1.99

Los precios pueden cambiar sin previo aviso.

Alpha in chinese The Alpha Course Long Version English/Mandarin 696157 / $129.99 The Alpha Course Long Version Cantonese/Hokkien voice 696155 / $129.99 The Alpha Course Express DVD (English/Cantonese with Eng/ TC/SC Subtitles) 696154 / $129.99

Why Christmas?

696102 / $1.29

A Life Worth Living 74690 / $11.99

Why Jesus?

69625 / $1.29

Alpha—Questions of Life 74484 / $11.99

What is Alpha?

696803 / $1.29

Challenging Lifestyle 74708/ $11.99

Chinese Written (Traditional)

Challenging Lifestyle Manual 700401 / $4.99

Alpha—Questions of Life 69575 / $13.99

Alpha for Prisons Training Manual 700610/ $4.99

How to Run the Alpha Course: Telling Others 696710 / $13.99 Searching Issues 69576 / $13.99

How to Run the Alpha Course: Telling Others 74492 / $11.99

The Alpha Course Administrator’s Handbook 696702 / $19.99

Maximizing the Potential of Your Alpha Course 700705 / $1.99

Marriage DVD / 696744 / $99.00

The Alpha Course Small Group Leader’s Guide 696136 / $4.99

Searching Issues 74575 / $11.99

Leader’s Guide 696727 / simplified / 696729 / traditional / $4.99

The Alpha Course Manual 696135 / $4.99

The Alpha Course Director’s Handbook 700702 / $19.99

Guest Manual 696728 / simplified / 696730 / traditional / $4.99

Why Christmas?

696134 / $1.29

The Alpha Course Small Group Leader’s Guide 75820 / $4.99

Chinese Marriage Preparation Resources: DVD / 696743 / $99.00

Why Jesus?

696100 / $1.29

The Alpha Course Manual 75036 / $4.99

Leader’s Guide 696737 / simplified / 696735 / traditional / $4.99

Youth Alpha Leader’s Guide (+ CD Rom) 696122 / $16.99

The Alpha Course Video Set 700107 / $149.99

Guest Manual 696738 / simplified / 696736 / traditional / $4.99

Youth Alpha Manual (11-14) 696120 / $4.99

The Heart of Revival Manual 700501 / $4.99

Chinese Written (Simplified)

Youth Alpha Manual (15-18) 696121 / $4.99

The Heart of Revival 700500 / $11.99

What is Alpha?

696801 / $1.29

The Church on Its Knees 700650 / $6.99

The Alpha Course Leaders’ Training VCD (English/Mandarin with Traditional Subtitles) 696112 / $49.99 Chinese Marriage Resources: The Marriage Book 696726 / simplified / 696731 / traditional / $15.99

Alpha—Questions of Life 696104 / $13.99

The Alpha Course Administrator’s Handbook 696705 / $19.99 The Alpha Course Invitations 696133 / Pack of 100 / $10.99 The Alpha Course Small Group Leader’s Guide 69617 / $4.99 The Alpha Course Manual 69609 / $4.99

Alpha in korean What is Alpha? Intro brochure 700979 / $.45 A Life Worth Living Leader’s Guide 700302 / $4.99 A Life Worth Living Manual 700301 / $4.99

30 Days 700108 / $6.99 The Marriage Book 700410 / $15.99 The Marriage Course Leader’s Guide 700412 / $4.99

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Le Manuel Du Responsible Alpha (The Alpha Course Small Group Leader’s Guide) 56762 / $4.99

The Marriage Course Manual 700411 / $4.99

La Vidéo De Formation De L’Équipe Responsible (The Alpha Course Small Group Leader’s Video)

Une Vie Digne D’Être Vécue Manuel (A Life Worth Living Course Manual) 500301 / $4.99

Elle & Lui, Le Livre (The Marriage Book)

Why Christmas?

VHS / 56763 / $49.99

Le Guide De L’Organisateur (The Alpha Course Administrator’s Handbook)

500726 / $13.99

Why Jesus?

74724 / $1.29

85365 / $19.99

Youth Alpha Leader’s Guide (& CD Rom where available)

Pourquoi Jésus?

(Why Jesus?)

500727 / $4.99

700102 / $1.29

700122 / $19.99

Youth Alpha Manual (11-14) 700120 / $4.99

Booklet 56770 / $1.99

Sujets Brûlants (Searching Issues)

Youth Alpha Manual (15-18)

500200 / $13.99

Alpha on Campus Manual

Le Dire Aux Autres (Telling Others)

700601 / $5.99

85357 / $13.99

Alpha in french

Qu’est-ce Qu’ Alpha (What is Alpha?)

700121 / $4.99

Trousse De Départ (The Alpha Course Starter Kit) For 15 Guests 500113 / $399.99

Elle & Lui Manuel Du Responsable (The Marriage Course Leader’s Guide) Elle & Lui Manuel Du Participant (The Marriage Course Manual) 500728 / $4.99

Louanga Alpha (Alpha Worship)

CD / 500604 / $15.99

Alpha in arabic Why Jesus?

Booklet 500802 / $0.99

760100 / 1.29

Le Manuel Du Responsable Alpha Jeunes (Youth Alpha Leader’s Guide)

760104 /13.99

Questions of Life Alpha Course Manual

Les Questions De La Vie (Alpha—Questions of Life)

500122 / $21.99

760105 / 4.99

Alpha Jeunes Manuel De Participant (Youth Alpha Course Manual)

Small Group Leader’s guide

Le Manuel Alpha Du Participant (The Alpha Course Manual)

Ages 14-18 500121 / $4.99

Alpha Course DVD (PAL)

Une Vie Digne D’Être Vécue (A Life Worth Living book)

Small Group Training Video PAL

56788 / $13.99

56804 / $4.99

Le Cours Alpha Sur DVD (The Alpha Course Video Set of 5) DVD phrase synched 89459 / $179.99

the alpha course

500300 / $13.99

760110 / 4.99

760103 / 149.00 760111 / 39.99

How To Run the Alpha Course: Telling Others 760700 / 13.99

Em Português

615155 / $179.99

manual do curos alpha Um manual destinado para ser utilizado por todos os participantes do curso Alpha. O Manual do Curso Alpha contém descrições para cada tópico do curso Alpha, bem como um espaço para anotações para que os convidados possam acompanhar facilmente os tópicos.

610105 / $4.99

Questões da vida Questões da vida contém 15 palestras do Curso Alpha.

Nicky Gumbel aborda, com sinceridade e bom senso, algumas das principais questões que enfrentamos quando consideramos seriamente as afirmações do cristianismo, apontando o caminho para uma fé autêntica que é entusiasmante e relevante no mundo de hoje.

610104 / $13.99 Guia do Líder do Curso Alpha Este livro é uma ferramenta indispensável para os coordenadores e assistentes de pequeno grupo do Curso Alpha para ser usado em conjunto com o DVD de treinamento para pequenos grupos. Ele contém comentários para cada sessão de treinamento do líder e perguntas de sondagem para orientar cada sessão do curso.

610100 / $1.29 Instruções práticas para o Curso Alpha: O Manual do Coordenador Para Coordenadores e Facilitadores do curso Alpha contém o essencial para orientá-lo sobre como estabelecer o seu curso Alpha. O livro fornece recursos reproduzíveis para facilitar o recrutamento e o treinamento da sua equipe Alpha, incluindo: 15 descrições pormenorizadas das tarefas, o planejamento do calendário, horários, formulários e anúncios para o boletim.

610102 / $13.99 Instruções práticas para o Curso Alpha: O Manual do Coordenador Para Coordenadores e Facilitadores do curso Alpha contém o essencial para orientá-lo sobre como estabelecer o seu Curso Alpha. O livro fornece recursos reproduzíveis para facilitar o recrutamento e o treinamento da sua equipe Alpha, incluindo: 15 descrições pormenorizadas das tarefas, o planejamento do calendário, horários, formulários e anúncios para o boletim.

610703 / $19.99 Alpha Jovem: Manual do Participante Manual do Participante para o Curso Alpha Jovem, com conteúdo apropriado para a idade afim de tornar o material do curso relevante para os jovens de hoje.

o que é alpha?

Curso Alpha Em breve num local perto de você.

Uma oportunidade de explorar o sentido da vida

Para mais informações entre em contato:

O que é Alpha?

Uma introdução ao Curso Alpha para convidados e líderes.

610114 / $0.99

Alpha Internacional Holy Trinity Brompton t: +44 (0) 845.644.7544 e: info@alpha.org www.alpha.org

Alpha EUA t: 800.362.5742 t: + 212.406.5269 e: info@alphausa.org www.alpha.org

Alpha América Latina e Caribe t: +44 (0) 845.644.7544 e: latinoamerica@alpha.org www.alphalatinoamerica.org

Alpha México t: +(52) 5555.6302.02 e: oficinaalphamexico@gmail.com www.alpha.org

Alpha Costa Rica t. +(506) 2241 3930 e. wendy@alphacostarica.org t. +(506) 2257 5170 e. erick@alphacostarica.org www.alpha.org

Alpha Espanha t: +34 881 99 05 70 e: info@cursoalpha.es www.alpha.org

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Alpha Canadá t: 800.743.0899 e: office@alphacanada.org www.alpha.org ISBN 978-1-XXXXXX

© Alpha International 2010

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DVD do Curso Alpha Este DVD contém duas versões das 15 palestras do Curso Alpha, uma versão completa e outra resumida.

Recomendamos o uso das palestras do DVD Alpha padrão sempre que possível.

Por que Jesus?

Este livreto de evangelização escrito por Nicky Gumbel corresponde ao segundo e terceiro tópico do Curso Alpha: Quem é Jesus? e Por que Jesus morreu? É usado preferencialmente como um presente para os convidados no início do curso e é recomendado para todos os participantes do Curso Alpha.

www.alpha.org

Uma introdução prática à fé Cristã

O livro do Casamento: Como construir um relacionamento para a vida toda Nicky e Sila Lee são os autores deste livro, eles falaram com milhares de pessoas sobre o tema do casamento e são pioneiros no Curso do Casamento e do Curso de preparação para o Casamento. Cheio de conselhos práticos, o livro do casamento é de fácil leitura e destinado a preparar, construir e restaurar casamentos. Muitos pensam que o casamento é uma instituição ultrapassada. Este livro mostra-nos o valor e o potencial de qualquer casamento, como manter e como tirar o máximo proveito de nossa vida de casados.

Livro / 610700 / $13.99 Guia do Líder / 610701 / $4.99 Manual do Participante / 610702 / $4.99

deus no trabalho Deus no trabalho é um curso de seis sessões sobre como a fé cristã pode ser vivida com propósito e integridade no local de trabalho.

Livro / 978 85 7839 016 7 Guia do Líder / 978 85 7839 054 9 Manual do Participante 978 85 7839 055 6

610704 / $4.99

o curso alpha a partir da paróquia um impulso para a missão continental

como iniciar o curso alpha os primeiros passos

617151 / $1.99

617151 / $1.99

610110 / $4.99

www.alpha.org / 1.800.362.5742

Preços sujeitos a alteração sem aviso prévio.

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worship central

Encounter God. Equip the worshiper. Empower the church.

Led by Tim Hughes and Al Gordon, Worship Central is an international movement of worshipers with a vision to encounter God, equip the worshiper and empower the local church. Since launching in 2006, over 100,000 people have attended training events around the world and used the online resource at worshipcentral.org.

In 2011 Worship Central launched the Worship Central Course. This 7 session course provides material that allows local worship leaders in churches around the world to train their teams in theology of worship, develop their musicianship and songwriting abilities, and explore key leadership values.The material can be downloaded free of charge from worshipcentral.org/course.

Worship Central has released their first live album Spirit Break Out which rose to 7th place in the UK iTunes downloads charts.

Worship Central runs a growing number of international training conferences in India, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, the USA and throughout Europe. Past and present speakers and worship leaders include Mike Pilavachi, Martin Smith, Nicky Gumbel, Francis Chan, Matt Redman, Phil Wickham, Michael Gungor, Brenton Brown, Pete Greig, N.T. Wright, and others.

Tim Hughes Tim heads up Worship Central and is on staff at HTB, London, UK. He has written many songs including Here I Am To Worship, Beautiful One and Happy Day. His new album, Love Shine Through, is out now! He has written two books, Here I am to Worship and Holding Nothing Back. Tim is married to Rachel and they have a little girl named Phoebe, a little boy named Simeon and a baby girl called Lois.

Al Gordon Al helps lead Worship Central, and is on staff at Holy Trinity Brompton, London, UK. His songs include Because of Your Love and Worship the Lord. Al is married to Olivia and they have a son named Kester and a little girl named Natalia.

Ben Cantelon Ben has recently joined the Worship Central Team from Soul Survivor Watford and has written many songs, including Love Came Down and Hallelujah. Ben leads worship at the Soul Survivor festivals each summer and recently released Running After You. Ben is married to Alice.

Nikki Fletcher Nikki is originally from Sydney and spent eight years as one of the worship pastors at Christian City Church, Oxford Falls, where she led worship. Many of her songs are featured on CCC’s live recordings. Nikki is married to Jonathan and they have a little boy named Jones.

Luke Hellebronth Luke is part of the Worship Central Team and is on staff at Holy Trinity Brompton, London, UK. His songs include Glory in the Highest and Spirit Break Out. Luke is married to Anna.

worshipcentral.org

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alpha discipleship and small group resources Ideal for use in church small groups or as a follow-up. these resources provide a great opportunity to help alpha course participants grow in their faith, continue building friendships after Alpha, and become involved in the life of the church. the Jesus Lifestyle (also in eBook)

the Jesus Lifestyle – Series 1

Our culture is obsessed with lifestyle. Magazines and websites tell us what to wear, how to get fit, what to drive, and how to love.

Everyone wants to tell us how to live our lives.

How to find the secret of happiness

Book

Jesus didn’t leave us a lifestyle magazine. He sat down on a mountainside and began to teach.

How to deal with anger. How to handle money. What to do when faced with difficult people. Simple, memorable and profound, Jesus’ words in the Sermon on the Mount are as relevant and as challenging today as they were 2,000 years ago.

How to change the world around you How to understand the Old Testament How to handle anger How to approach sex in the 21st century How to respond to divorce

In this engaging and fascinating book, Nicky Gumbel takes a closer look at the Sermon on the Mount and presents, with his familiar mix of humor and wisdom, the life that Jesus wants us to live. Formerly called the Challenging Lifestyle Book and series.

The guest manual runs parallel to the DVD and contains interesting discussion questions and room for notes.

Filmed in 2007.

25327 / 978 1 934564 48 6 / $11.99

DVD 25321 / 978 1 934564 31 8 / $39.99 Guest Manual 25322B / Bundle of 10 / 978 1 934564 32 5 / $49.90

“Gumbel is an engaging presenter, nonthreatening but also challenging to his hearers . . . [The Jesus Lifestyle Series One is a] worthwhile addition to small group resource materials.” alpha discipleship and small group resources

Review by Clem Jackson Editor, Christian Marketplace Magazine

Prices subject to change without notice.

the Jesus Lifestyle – Series 2

the Jesus Lifestyle – Series 3

How to live and act with integrity

How to stop worrying and start living

How to respond to difficult people

How to deal with criticism

How to handle conflict

How to respond to the most challenging words ever spoken

How to become a generous giver How to pray (and fast) like Jesus How to handle ambition As with Series 1, the guest manual runs parallel to the DVD and contains interesting discussion questions and room for notes.

Filmed in 2008.

How to make the big decision How to spot false prophets How to build a secure future As with Series 1, the guest manual runs parallel to the DVD and contains interesting discussion questions and room for notes. Filmed in 2009.

DVD

DVD

Guest Manual

Guest Manual

25323 / 978 1 934564 61 5 / $39.99 25324B / Bundle of 10 / 978 1 934564 62 2 / $49.90

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25325 / 978 1 934564 97 4 / $39.99 25326B / Bundle of 10 / 978 1 934564 98 1 / $49.90

the Jesus Lifestyle – Boxed Set This Boxed set includes: 1 New Jesus Lifestyle Book; 1 each of the DVD’s Series 1, 2, 3; Plus 1 each of the Guest Manuals for Series 1, 2, and 3 at amazing savings.

Formerly called the Challenging Lifestyle Book and series.

25328 / $99.99 (regular price $145.93)

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A Life Worth Living Course

searching issues

walk the talk Course

A nine-session course based on the book of Philippians. This course is aimed specifically at those starting out in the Christian life and is ideal for those who have just completed an Alpha course. Each talk explains how it is possible to live the Christian life positively, practically, and joyfully. It covers such topics as “New Attitude,” “New Friendships,” and “New Responsibilities.”

DVD

Walk The Talk Next Steps for Christian Discipleship

Filmed in 1998. [Each session is approximately 35 minutes] 71250 / 978 1 933114 65 1 / $79.99

Leader’s Guide 71255 / 978 1 934564 01 1 / $4.99

Guest Manual 71254B / Bundle of 10 / $49.90

Book (also in eBook) 71257 / 978 1 934564 08 0 / $11.99

Starter Kit Everything you need to run the A Life Worth Living course with 10 guests.

Includes: 1 DVD Set, 2 books, 2 leader’s guides, and 10 guest manuals.

105000 / $145.99

Boxed Set Includes: book, DVD, discussion guide, manual (2) 71258 / 978 1 933114 60 6 / $89.99

Over seven talks, Nicky Gumbel tackles the issues raised on Alpha, such as the question of suffering, the validity of other religions, and sex before marriage to name a few.

Book 105023 / 978 1 934564 41 7 / $11.99 Individual chapter booklets found on page 20.

WATCH FOR NEW REVISED SEARCHING ISSUES BOOK Coming 2012

What does it really mean to walk by faith? Authored by Chuck Colson, Rick Warren, and Gerard Long, these 8 video sessions gently guide new Christians into deeper thinking. Perfect for discipleship groups that are ready to challenge their outlook by faith. Study Sessions: 1. A Brand New Perspective 2. What Is a Worldview?

3. What Is Truth?

4. Where Did We Come From?

5. How Did the World Get So Messed Up? 6. What’s the Solution?

7. What Do I Do Now? 8. Suit Up

Discussion Guide 180550 / 978 0 983805 11 3 / $7.99

DVD 180549 / 978 0 983805 10 6 / $39.99

Prices subject to change without notice.

God at work course

33 God at Work

The brand new God at Work course is based on the book of the same name by Ken Costa. It is an ideal discipleship course for Christians to live out their faith in the workplace with the utmost integrity. The course runs over six sessions and is an excellent follow-up to Alpha in the Workplace. The six sessions covered are: • Work Matters • Ambition and Life Choices • Tough Decisions • Stress and Work-Life Balance • Failure, Disappointment, and Hope • Money and Giving Ken Costa was Chairman of Lazard International and has over thirty years of experience as an investment banker. He’s also Chairman of Alpha International and is passionate about the relevance of the Christian faith for the workplace.

“We have been astonished to see Alpha in the Workplace take off as an effective means for sharing the good news about Jesus Christ where we work, from corporate boardrooms to the factory floor. It provides an exciting opportunity to invite colleagues to explore the meaning of life.”

Nicky Gumbel Vicar, Holy Trinity Brompton London, UK

God at Work Kit

Book

180318 / 978 0826496 35 5 / $9.99

Includes 1 book, leader’s guide, and manual.

180327 / $23.99

God at Work Course Leader’s Guide Everything a leader needs to run the course, including easy to follow transcripts for each session and tips on leading small group discussion and prayer ministry.

180322 / 978 1 934564 96 7 $6.99

God at Work course Guest Manual Essential for every course guest—outlines the main points for each session, and includes checklists, exercises, and plenty of room for writing notes.

The Guest Manual also includes optional homework/”going deeper” at the end of each session.

180323B / Bundle of 10 / $49.90

Prices subject to change without notice.

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The bible in one year read along with Nicky gumbel

Sign up now alphausa.org/bioy Join to receive a free daily email, which includes Bible commentary and thoughts from Nicky and Pippa Gumbel

books for deeper reflection

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Discovering Truth in a Changing World 180321 / 978 1 904074 35 9 / $10.99

Is God a Delusion?

Living Hope in a Changing World

Has science disproved God?

180320 / 978 1 904074 36 6 / $10.99

Books by theologian, pastor, and author, Lesslie Newbigin.

Does religion do more harm than good?

Is faith irrational?

Drawing upon his experience as a barrister, Nicky Gumbel addresses the biggest issue of our age: does God exist? He sifts through the arguments adopted by some prominent atheists and assesses the evidence.

105026 / 978 1 905887 19 4 / $11.99

Pastorates: Life at the Heart of the Church Christians have always met together, and from the earliest beginnings of the church they have gathered in both small and large groups. This guide provides practical tips on how to set up pastorates or “mid-week” groups in the church to take people from Alpha to becoming life-long disciples of Jesus. Includes topics such as: • The purpose and place of pastorates • The practicalities of an evening • The role of a leader • The link with the Alpha course

From Vision to Action by tricia neill Recommended by church leaders worldwide, this encouraging booklet by Tricia Neill is a practical “how to” for turning vision into reality. Drawing on more than twelve years’ experience as Executive Director at Holy Trinity Brompton, Tricia offers valuable insights for churches of all sizes.

180317 / 978 1 904074 87 8 / $10.99

8001 / 978 1 904074 99 1 / $3.99

Facing Bereavement A collection of first-hand stories of people coming to terms with the death of someone close to them. Their moving accounts provide inspiration for anyone going through similar trials or those in touch with a bereaved person.

105027 / 978 1 904074 80 9 / $5.99

All I Want is You: A Collection of Christian Reflections by Sandy Millar This collection of fascinating stories, anecdotes, and illustrations from Sandy Millar’s teaching is for anyone who shares his energy and love for life and Jesus.

8003 / 978 1 904074 77 9 / $10.99

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mini Nicky gumbel booklets

How to Resist Temptation

how to revolutionize your relationships

In these useful booklets, Nicky Gumbel considers what Paul’s letter to the Ephesians has to say about relating to others and resisting temptation. What does it mean to “submit” in marriage? As adults, how do we honor our parents? Where does evil come from? How do we trust God when we are struggling with temptation?

How to Resist Temptation: 105412 / 978 1 90588 71 6 / $1.99 How to Revolutionize your Relationships: / 105411 / 978 1 90588 71 7 / $3.99

prayer resources The church on its knees 54064 / 1 931808 99 6 / $5.99

The story of how prayer developed at Holy Trinity Brompton, a dynamic church in central London and the home of the Alpha course. Written by Jeremy Jennings, this book is a practical approach to dynamic prayer in the local church.

The Environment – A Christian Perspective

Make Poverty History

Faith Which Overcomes the World

In this short booklet Nicky Gumbel looks at a Christian response to the environment, and examines whether or not, as Christians, there is anything we can contribute to the debate.

In this short booklet, Nicky Gumbel explains why we have an extraordinary opportunity to do something about extreme poverty in the world today.

A booklet of the challenging and inspirational speech given by Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, preacher to the Papal Household, at the 2005 International Alpha Conference in London.

105413 / 978 1 904074 98 4 / $1.99

8004 / 978 1 904074 82 0 / $1.99

8006 / 978 1 933114 38 5 / $1.99

the alpha prayer guide NEW 54059 / 978 1 938328 00 8 / $6.99 Prayer is the most important Activity of our lives!

In this new resource Pete Grieg describes practical models of corporate prayer, alongside inspiring testimonies from Alpha Offices and 24-7 Prayer networks around the world, and provides helpful guidelines for becoming an effective praying community.

• How to hear God in prayer • How to run really great prayer meetings • How to mobilize prayer for Alpha Courses • How to establish a 24-7 Prayer Room in your church

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st. paul’s theological center Theology for the lay person

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theological center THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE WORLD TODAY EDITED

BY JANE WILLIAMS This book is a collection of twelve papers delivered at Holy Trinity Brompton, and includes contributions from Jürgen Moltmann, Miroslav Volf, David Ford and Rowan Williams.

54052 / 978 1 905887 91 0 $14.99

Café Theology

By Michael Lloyd In Café Theology, Mike Lloyd invites us to grab a cappuccino and travel with him from Creation to New Creation. Whether we’ve been on the Christian journey our whole life, we’re just starting out, or we haven’t even bought a ticket, this extraordinary book is applicable to our ordinary lives. Updated with helpful index.

180319 / 978 1 905887 35 4 / $15.99

The Prodigal Spirit: The trinity, the church and the future of the world

by Graham Tomlin Drawing on ancient and contemporary church movements, this theological treatise on the Holy Spirit builds a strong understanding of the Spirit as the one who draws humanity and the whole of creation into the love that exists between the Father and the Son. 54051 / 978 1 905887 00 2 / $14.99

faith in a changing world by lesslie newbigin With a new introduction by leading Newbigin scholar, Paul Weston, this book brings together two of Newbigin’s classic works: Discovering Truth in a Changing World and Living Hope in a Changing World.

Together, they present the Christian story as a lens through which to view and understand God and the world, demonstrating that Christianity is a viable way to live one’s life today, and that Christians need not retreat to a private world where faith is presumed to be “mere opinion.”

180354 / 978 1 907950 35 3 / $12.99

ST. Paul’s Theological center

Faith Track

The first in a series of teaching tracks from the School of Theology at St. Paul’s Theological Center [SPTC], the FaithTrack DVD resource contains ten teaching sessions presented by Dr. Graham Tomlin, Dr. Jane Williams, and Dr. Michael Lloyd and introduces what is sometimes known as systematic theology.

54050 / 978 1 934564 49 3 $69.99

bible Track

The second in the SPTC series, BibleTrack consists of two ten-session DVDs introducing the Bible.

Once each DVD has been purchased, talk notes, suggested small group questions and the School of Theology Leader’s Guide are available to download on the SPTC website.

54059 / 978 1 938328 01 5 $69.99

relationship central transforming marriages, families, and children

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the marriage preparation course The Marriage Preparation Course was developed by Nicky and Sila Lee at Holy Trinity Brompton Church in London.

The course is made up of five sessions designed to help engaged couples develop strong foundations for a lasting marriage.

the marriage preparation course covers: • The importance of commitment • Expressing feelings and learning to listen • Keeping love alive • Developing a fulfilling sexual relationship • Resolving conflict • Talking about goals and values While the course is based on Christian principles, it is designed for couples with or without a church background.

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the marriage preparation course Prices subject to change without notice.

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running the course for the first time?

for your guests

introducing you to the course

Guest Manual

You may be interested in this Starter Kit:

An essential resource for all guests. The manual outlines the talks and contains the exercises couples complete during the course.

The Marriage Preparation Course and The Marriage Course Introduction for Leaders

Starter kit Everything you need to get a course started for 5 couples: 1 Course DVD Set 1 Leaders’ Toolkit 2 The Marriage Book 2 Leaders’ & Support Couples’ Guide 10 Course Manual 1 Speakers Notes CD-ROM Promotional Material 101718 / $190.00

101725B / Bundle of 10 978 1 934564 54 7 / $54.90

102730 / 978 1 934564 70 7 / $0.75

The Marriage Book This best-selling book

by Nicky and Sila Lee is essential reading for any married or engaged couple.

102726 / 978 1 934564 65 3 $12.99

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How do we know that we are right for each other?

What happens if we are not compatible? Is it normal to have doubts? In this short booklet, Nicky and Sila Lee address these and other questions asked by those who are contemplating marriage.

101747 / 978 1 934564 00 4 / $1.99

Speakers’ Notes CD-Rom & Inserts DVD Contains the media clips (inserts) from The Marriage Preparation Course DVD. If you are giving the talks yourselves, you will find this a useful tool for enhancing your presentation. The CD-ROM provides all the necessary support material for those wishing to present the sessions as live talks.

101744 / $19.99

This short booklet introduces the courses to people who may be interested in running either or both. It outlines the successful formula of the courses, the topics covered, and includes testimonials from people who have done or led the courses themselves. It also provides top tips for getting started with running a course.

for running the course Course DVD The five talks of the course presented by Nicky and Sila Lee before a live audience.

101720 / 978 1 933114 06 4 / $59.99

Leaders’ and Support Couples’ Guide Takes leaders through everything they need to know about the course.

101727 / 978 1 933114 00 2 / $4.99

Leaders’ Toolkit This comprehensive set, comprising two DVDs and a CD-Rom, contains material to help you to set up, run, and publicize The Marriage Preparation Course in your home, church, or community. DVD filmed in 2006.

101721 / 978 1 934564 22 6 / $49.99

Course Invitations Pack of 50

Advertising Posters

To be given to potential guests, including a description of the course and a reply slip. Can be overprinted with your course details.

8.5 x 11 Poster / 101745 / $0.99

101731 / $8.99

11 x 17 Poster / 101746 / $1.99

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the marriage course how to build healthy marriages that last a lifetime

running The Marriage Course for the first time?

Starter Kit Everything you need to start a course for 5 couples: 1 Leaders’ Toolkit 1 Course DVD Set

The Marriage Course, developed by Nicky and Sila Lee, is held over eight sessions. It offers any couple the tools to build a strong and healthy relationship that lasts a lifetime. During each evening couples talk about important issues that can get swept under the carpet in the rush of daily life. While the course is based on Christian principles, it is designed for couples with or without a church background.

The following material has been produced to help people to run the course in their home, church, or community.

The DVD set is designed to be used with the Leader’s Guide and Guest Manual.

2 The Marriage Book 1 Leader’s Guide 10 Course Manual Promotional Material 100718 / $206.00

marriage Boxed Set Want to do the course with you and your spouse or with a couple of friends or neighbors? Here is a kit designed with you in mind.

Includes 1 Marriage Course DVD, 1 Marriage Book, 2 Marriage workbooks, and some training help to show you how it is done.

102735 / 978 1 934564 24 0 / $99.99

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for running the marriage course The Marriage Book (also in eBook) This best-selling book by Nicky and Sila Lee is essential reading for any married or engaged couple. Updated and revised.

102726 / 978 1 934564 65 3 / $12.99

Leaders’ Guide For course leaders to use throughout the course.

Follows the course content and contains useful information for leaders. (One copy of this comes included in The Marriage Course DVD.) 102727 / 978 1 934564 70 7 / $4.99

Course Introductory booklet for Leaders This short booklet introduces both courses to people who may be interested in running either. It outlines the successful “formula” of the courses, the topics covered, and includes testimonials from people who have done or led the courses themselves.

102730 / 978 1 934564 70 7 / $0.75

Leaders’ Toolkit Packed full with everything a leader needs to plan and administrate a course. Contains a filmed training session on how to run the course, filmed clips for experienced leaders to illustrate their live talks and promotional films for potential guests and leaders. The CD-Rom contains training notes, talk transcripts, and presentation slides for live speakers and helpful information and documents for course directors.

43 The Marriage Course DVD with Leader’s Guide Nicky and Sila Lee present the seven talks which make up The Marriage Course. Their talks are interspersed with thoughts from couples who have been on the course, as well as street interviews from around the world. The DVD also contains the talk for the introductory session of the course “The Marriage Course Party.” An optional session is also included on the DVD called “Coping with times of separation” which, while designed for couples in the military, is relevant for any couple who spends long periods apart. Filmed in 2008.

DVD content: • An Introduction to The Marriage Course on DVD Talks: • Building Strong Foundations • The Art of Communication • Resolving Conflict • Forgiveness • The Impact of Family – Past and Present • Good Sex • Love in Action • The Marriage Course Party • Coping with Times of Separation (Optional session)

[6 mins] [60 mins] [51 mins] [59 mins] [58 mins] [61 mins] [60 mins] [59 mins] [38 mins] [64 mins]

Each DVD also contains one copy of the Leader’s Guide.

102720 / 978 1 934564 55 4 / $79.99

102721 / 978 1 934564 53 0 / $49.99

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for running and promoting the marriage course for your guests

Promotional DVD The Marriage Course Introductory Guide (for Guests) Pack of 10 Introduces potential guests to The Marriage Course. This booklet lets people know what the course involves and contains testimonials from couples who have been on the course.

102731 / 978 1 934564 71 4 / $4.99

Perfect for showing to potential guests and leaders of the course.

DVD includes: • Promotional film to attract guests [2 mins] • Introductory film—describes for leaders how and why the course works • The Marriage Course Party talk—an introduction to the course for potential guests [38 mins] 102729 / $4.99

Guest Manual One needed for each guest on the course. The manual highlights the key points from the talks and contains all of the exercises and “homework” with plenty of room for taking notes.

102728B / Bundle of 10 978 1 934564 54 7 / $54.90

the marriage Course Invitation Postcards These postcards are great for giving out to friends and family who may be interested in doing the course. The reverse lists the sessions of the course and has plenty of space for your course details, a personal message, or address details for posting.

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102732 / $4.99 [Pack of 25]

Posters Perfect for advertising your course in your church or local community. With blank space for you to fill in or overprint your own course details.

8.5 x 11 Poster / 102733 / $0.99 11 x 17 Poster / 102734 / $1.99

“We would recommend The Marriage Course—it can give something to everyone and can make every marriage better.”

“We gained something from every single one of the sessions.”

Bill and Nicola Course guests

Dr. Arun and Clare Shetty Course guests and now leaders

Prices subject to change without notice.

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The Parenting Book (also in eBook) Drawing on their own experience of bringing up four children and having talked to thousands of parents over the years on their parenting courses, Nicky and Sila Lee bring fresh insights and time-tested values to the task of parenting. Full of valuable advice and practical tips, The Parenting Book is a resource for parents to come back to again and again.

100900 / 978 1 934564 51 6 / $15.99

NICKY AND SILA LEE have been married for over thirty years and have four children.

They are on the staff at HTB, London, UK. They have spoken to thousands on the subject of parenting and marriage, authored The Parenting Book and The Marriage Book, and created The Parenting Children Course, The Parenting Teenagers Course, The Marriage Course and The Marriage Preparation Course.

Parenting Children Boxed Set Includes: book, DVD, discussion guide, parent guide (2), course overview booklet 100912 / 978 1 933114 83 5 / $89.99

Parenting teenagers Boxed Set Includes: book, DVD, discussion guide, parent guide (2), course overview booklet 100913 / 978 1 933114 87 3 / $89.99

“Provides real insight into how to be a good parent.”

Bear Grylls International speaker and author

“I would recommend it to any parent wanting to do the best they can for their child.”

Natasha Kaplinsky TV newscaster

“Hugely practical, endlessly inspiring, packed full of humorous stories and insights—this book is a must for parents.”

Tim Hughes Worship leader

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parenting courses

The parenting children course

The parenting teenagers course

DVD

DVD

100901 / 978 1 933114 27 9 / $79.99

leader’s guide 100902 / 978 1 933114 40 8 / $4.99

Guest manual 100903 / 978 1 933114 41 5 / $4.99

relationship central

The Parenting Children Course consists of five sessions (or ten shorter ones), designed to equip those parenting or caring for 0 to 10-year-olds, and parents-to-be, with longterm strategies to build a healthy family life.

Sessions cover: > Building Strong Foundations > Meeting our Children’s Needs > Setting Boundaries > Teaching Healthy Relationships > Our Long-Term Aim

100904 / 978 1 933114 43 9 / $79.99

leaders’ guide 100905 / 978 1 933114 42 2 / $4.99

Guest manual 100906 / 978 1 933114 71 2 / $4.99

The Parenting Teenagers Course consists of five sessions (or ten shorter ones), designed to equip those parenting or caring for 11 to 18-year-olds with the tools to build healthy relationships with their teenagers while guiding them into adulthood.

Sessions cover: > Keeping the End in Mind > Meeting our Teenagers’ Needs > Setting Boundaries > Developing Emotional Health > Helping Them Make Good Choices

children starter kit

teenagers starter kit

For 10 parents

For 10 parents

2 books 1 DVD (with leader’s guide) 1 leader’s guide 10 guest manual 2 invitation postcards (pack of 25) 2 posters

2 books 1 DVD (with leader’s guide) 1 leader’s guide 10 guest manual 2 invitation postcards (pack of 25) 2 posters

100914 / $149.99

100915 / $149.99

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Returns are gladly accepted under the following conditions: • Product must be returned within 120 days of purchase.

• You must call Alpha’s Call Center at 1-800-362-5742 to procure a Return Authorization Number & Instructions.

• The product is a current edition in re-saleable condition.

• Bundled product must be returned as an ENTIRE BUNDLE. Opened bundles will be returned to sender at their expense.

• The product must be matched to an invoice number.

• Return will be subject to a minimum restocking charge.

• Volume Pricing Books: 1 $11.99 2 - 9 $10.19 10 - 24 $9.59 25 - 49 $8.99 50+ $8.39 Booklets: 1 - 99 $1.29 100 - 499 $0.99 500 - 999 $0.79 1,000+ $0.69 In the event of a defective product, Alpha will replace any and all items that are defective at no additional product or shipping cost to you the customer. In the event an incorrect item was delivered, Alpha will gladly exchange product.

• Alpha gladly accepts returns on Alpha T shirt(s) provided the Alpha T shirt(s) is unopened, unwashed and unworn. Please ensure the sealed poly bag is unopened and intact.

• If the T-shirt is found to be defective, please call our Call Center at 1-800-362-5742.

• Please be advised there are no returns on the Alpha Caps & Aprons.

• Shipping costs to send any non-damaged items back is the responsibility of the customer. Alpha will be responsible for return shipping costs on defective merchandise only.

Prices subject to change without notice.

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