4 Reasons We Don’t Recommend Alpha

2026-05-20

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Today we’re talking about something that’s become very familiar in churches all over the world—Alpha, or, the Alpha Course. On the surface, Alpha looks simple enough. It’s friendly. It’s relational. But as believers, we’re not just called to ask, “Does this feel welcoming?” We’re called to ask, “Is this faithful to the Word of God?” We’re told in Scripture to test everything and hold fast to what is true. And when you start to examine Alpha more closely—its teaching, its structure, and especially its theological flexibility—you begin to see some serious concerns. A...

But as believers, we’re not just called to ask, “Does this feel welcoming?” We’re called to ask, “Is this faithful to the Word of God?” We’re told in Scripture to test everything and hold fast to what is true. And when you start to examine Alpha more closely—its teaching, its structure, and especially its theological flexibility—you begin to see some serious concerns. Amy and Michelle cover the "Big 4" reasons we do not recommend churches use Alpha.

Resources:

Why I Strongly Warn About Alpha - Amy Spreeman, Berean Research

What is the Alpha Course? Berean Research White Paper

The Alpha Course - Michelle Lesley

Additional reading

The Ecumenical Compromise of the Alpha Course – Erin Benziger, Apprising Ministries
The Dangers Of The Alpha Course – Deception in the Church
What is the Alpha Course? – www.gotquestions.org
Alpha Exposed: Part 1
Alpha Exposed: Part 2
Alpha Exposed: Part 3
Does the Alpha Course Teach the Truth?
“The Alpha Course – Final Answer or Fatal Attraction?”
What is the ALPHA Course?

Transcripts are available at our YouTube channel and on the Apple Podcasts app.

Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

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