It is a joy that we had completed the National Alpha Training (NAT) with a new format of training and technique. It was a two and a half day training.
The main resource people were from Bangalore. Mr. Francis Manual, the Training Manager from the National Alpha Office, Ps. Jerald, from Zion Church, were instrumental in keeping the training lively. Ps. Jerald, with his rich experience in running the Alpha course at his church, had much to offer at the training. This training was very effective in equipping the delegates to make a head start with the Alpha course in their churches.
The NAT was attended by 86 pastors and leaders from 42 churches,
which included: the Methodist, CNI, Alliance, Salvation Army, Pentecostals, Independent, T.W.R., Hebron, Holy Sanctuary, Kalvari Seva Sangh and M.E.T. The delegates traveled from different parts of Gujarat at their own expense. We got a great response from everyone as they were all excited to commence the Alpha course. At the end of the training 49 pastors indicated that they would run the Alpha course in their churches and in their homes.