Alpha New Zealand

We are all about #Alpha in New Zealand. Covering the #youthfilmseries, #themarriagecourse and other great courses. Follow us for stories of lives changed!

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Does God heal today? Rodney Cluely, from Gracecity Church in Auckland, chatted with Tom and Kat on Rhema about this tricky question.

"God does heal, but sometimes God allows a certain process to go through so that something greater comes out of it."

https://t.co/OFvGMteI9O

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Different details are recorded in each of the eye-witness accounts of Resurrection Sunday, but in all of them the action is centred here: an empty tomb. Jesus didn't stay in the grave because death had no hold on him. And because death couldn't hold him, it won't hold us.

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Make a space for people to bring their questions.

#RunAlpha

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For those of us who missed it—our National Director shared her faith journey on Rhema recently, including how she went from business management in South Africa to heading up a Kiwi ministry.

https://t.co/SKPMBYBjQH

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Just a friendly reminder if you're running an Alpha ...

1. Register your course here: https://t.co/g9YdqUEO1c

2. Publish your course.

3. Expect people who want to #TryAlpha to show up.

That's it!

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Alpha is hiring regional coaches in Otago/Southland and in Wellington. These people will have a love for the church, for their communities & for the work that Alpha does equipping leaders to share the gospel. Get in touch if you'd like to know more!

https://t.co/Ax6tUkRApe

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The end of the financial year is days away—& the cutoff for charitable giving. Those who've gifted $5 or more to Alpha are eligible for the 1/3 government rebate. And if you haven't given but think that's a decent idea, it'll take half a minute here: https://t.co/IIkWxh38DD.

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The end of the financial year is just over a week away—and the cutoff for charitable giving. If you haven't given to Alpha before but think that's a decent idea, it'll take you just half a minute here: https://t.co/IIkWxh38DD.

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Last Thursday the team had a great session in Tauranga with folks who are exploring running Alpha in their various contexts. If you'd be keen for some in-person training with others in your region, get in touch!

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Just a heads up—the cutoff for charitable giving is just a couple of weeks away. If you've gifted $5 or more to Alpha over the past year, your donations are eligible for the 1/3 government rebate. There's still time to do so for the current tax year here: https://t.co/IIkWxh38DD.

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Our friends in Tauranga and surrounds have a chance to explore running Alpha at some in-person training this Thursday, 12–2:30pm. If this is you, you can sign up here:

https://t.co/qa3A5aeJxw

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As the Open Generation Tour with Barna CEO David Kinnaman wraps up, we look forward to praying into & discussing ways to disciple youth in our communities. Get in touch if you'd like to find out more about the NZ-specific findings.

https://t.co/rV8rO2Mzct

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Why has Barna called today's teens the "Open Generation"? You can find out at a live event in Christchurch on Thursday and Wellington on Friday, or chat to your regional coach to tap into the research exploring the relationship youth have to faith.
https://t.co/T8qGhcuNso

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Are we missing you? Alpha is looking for a person in Wellington & a person in Otago/Southland to support our partners there as the regional coach. If you love building relationships, training others and sharing the gospel, we would love to hear from you.

https://t.co/Ax6tUkRApe

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For those of us who aren't winging to London for Alpha's 2023 Leadership Conference, registration for online attendance is now open! NZ time, options are:
1: 24 May, 10:30pm
2: 25 May, 8pm
3: 26 May, 6am
4: 26 May, 12pm
https://t.co/WftfgXuUbc

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Top tips for the weekend—helpful ways to introduce guests to worshiping in song.

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Alpha & World Vision are hosting Barna's Open Generation Tour 6–10 March in Auckland, Christchurch & Wellington. David Kinnaman, Barna Group CEO, will present NZ-specific findings from their global survey of teens think about faith, the Bible & Jesus.

https://t.co/4440dYZ4oN

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Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations.
Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world,
from everlasting to everlasting you are God.

Psalm 90:1–2

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We can't know everything that each day will hold.
But we can hear from the one who does.

https://t.co/V840zseZcb

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Depending where in the country you are, showing love this Valentine's Day may mean calling a friend who lives alone or clearing a tree from someone's drive. We're thankful that the opportunities to show and share Christ's love only grow when life gets a little messy. ❤️‍🩹