What to expect in an Alpha Youth session
Connection
One of the most important parts of any Alpha is the discussion time. There’s no obligation to say anything and there’s nothing you can’t say.
Content
The Alpha Youth talks are designed to inspire conversation on life, meaning and the Christian faith.
Conversation
Whether in person or virtually, all sessions start with a time to connect, relax and build friendships with food or games.
FAQ
What is Alpha Youth?
Alpha Youth is a series of interactive sessions designed to start an open and honest conversation around some of the big questions of life. Topics at Alpha Youth include: Who is Jesus? Why did Jesus die? Why do I need a relationship with God? How do I develop a relationship with God? Why does evil exist and how can I overcome it? Alpha Youth runs all across Africa, in schools, homes, youth ministries, prisons, and online. No two Alpha Youths will look exactly the same but they typically have the same three main elements; eat food / play a game, watch a talk, and discuss.
Who is Alpha Youth for?
Alpha Youth was created for teenagers and young adults. It can be hosted by anyone.
From a teenager running Alpha Youth with their friends, to youth leaders, to chaplains in schools and prisons. Alpha Youth is so simple that anyone can run it, and we LOVE seeing students all across Africa be equipped and empowered to share their faith with others through Alpha.
What happens at Alpha Youth?
An Alpha Youth session can run anywhere between 45 minutes to 1.5 hours. At the start of the in-person or online session, you will be welcomed into a friendly and safe environment. Alpha Youth always starts with some time to connect, usually around food or you can start with a game. After that, you will watch one of the Alpha Youth Series episodes together. Each episode centres on a particular topic and includes discussion breaks where you can share what you think. Discussion breaks are a space for everyone’s opinion to be heard and there is nothing that can’t be asked. Alpha Youth is about listening to each other.
