LC15

Stay in Your Lane

Thu, 14 May 2015 11:19:38 +0000

Some people cannot run the race set before them because they have their eyes on the lanes beside them. Robert Madu shares how to avoid comparison and keep your eyes on Jesus.

A Vision for a United Church

Thu, 14 May 2015 13:07:26 +0000

Unity around Jesus is the key to the evangelisation of the nations. Nicky Gumbel opens Leadership Conference 2015 with a vision for unity in the church.

An Interview with Joyce Meyer

Thu, 14 May 2015 13:12:43 +0000

Joyce shares her story with Nicky and what she has learned through 40 years of teaching the word of God.

An Interview with Father Raniero Cantalamessa

Thu, 14 May 2015 13:18:47 +0000

Father Raniero Cantalamessa describes his experience of preaching to the Pope and teaches how we can deepen our relationship with Christ. In addition, Paul, a former prisoner from Zambia, shares his powerful and personal Alpha testimony.

How to Live Each Day with Purpose

Thu, 14 May 2015 13:31:31 +0000

Business Leader and Alpha Chairman, Ken Costa, outlines the distinctive qualities of Christian Leadership, encouraging us to learn, not linger and move forward to live out our calling.

An Interview with Archbishop Justin Welby and Cardinal Vincent Nichols

Thu, 14 May 2015 13:35:21 +0000

A visibly united church speaks more powerfully to the world than we can ever imagine. Archbishop Justin Welby and Cardinal Vincent Nichols come together to discuss the future of the Church.

How to Walk in Love

Thu, 14 May 2015 13:40:09 +0000

The greatest gift you can give someone is a healthy you. Sharing her own life experience, Joyce Meyer describes how we can live in unity if we have love.

How to Seize God’s Opportunities

Thu, 14 May 2015 13:43:35 +0000

We are often scared to start a new chapter in our lives. Joyce Meyer shows us how to seize the opportunities God lays before us.

An Interview with Jo Malone

Thu, 14 May 2015 13:47:55 +0000

Global business entrepreneur Jo Malone shares her five keys to a successful brand and the impact of faith on her life.

Longing for Unity

Thu, 14 May 2015 13:49:35 +0000

Father Cantalamessa shares his testimony of encountering the love of God through Christ and what inspired his longing for unity in the church.

Proclaiming Together the Joy of the Gospel to a Troubled World

Thu, 14 May 2015 13:54:35 +0000

Father Cantalamessa teaches us what it means to give Christ the reins in our lives as individuals and as a united church.

Navigating the Pressures on Marriages Today

Thu, 14 May 2015 16:21:29 +0000

A cross-section of leaders take a practical look at handling the pressures on marriages in the workplace, in ministry and in the home. Contributors include Monsignor Renzo Bonnetti, Jo Glen, David & Emma Gyasi and Nicky & Sila Lee.

Parish Renewal: How to Develop a Community of Missionary Disciples

Thu, 14 May 2015 16:26:40 +0000

This session will look at bringing missionary transformation to the culture and values of the Catholic parish. The seminar will address the essential role of leadership and explain how Alpha can shape parish culture for evangelisation, discipleship and leadership development.

The Fine Art of Making Good Appointments

Thu, 14 May 2015 16:28:17 +0000

Appointing new staff or volunteers to key positions is an essential part of the leaders’ task. These decisions can open up exciting new possibilities but there are risks attached to getting it wrong. Paul will explore three vital principles for making consistently effective appointments that can grow churches and organisations.

The Headhunter, the Entrepreneur and the Fundraiser: Lessons Charities can Learn from the Commercial World

Thu, 14 May 2015 16:29:50 +0000

Rebecca Stewart will lead this seminar focussing on lessons churches and other not-for-profit organisations can learn from the commercial world. A panel of experts including Camilla Foottit, Entrepreneur and Founder of Higgidy, David Gardner and Amy Owen will join her.

Why Humble Leaders are Better Leaders

Thu, 14 May 2015 16:31:24 +0000

In Christian accounts of the moral life, humility always scores highly as one of the key features needed for healthy leadership and well- functioning communities. In this seminar, a leadership consultant, an academic psychologist and a theologian combine to explore why humility is so significant and how it can be nurtured.

Alpha and the Future of Evangelism

Thu, 14 May 2015 16:33:13 +0000

How can we respond today to the key questions the world will be asking tomorrow? How can today's church prepare to reach the emerging generation? In conversation with Jon Tyson and David Kinnaman, Al and Bonnie share how Alpha has been rethinking its approach.

Breakthrough Leadership

Thu, 14 May 2015 16:34:44 +0000

The shape of leadership is changing rapidly in our digital, multi-choice world. How can we discover and unlock the potential in emerging leaders? This session will look at practical ways in which organisations, churches and individuals can raise up 'breakthrough leaders' who are equipped to transform society.

Career Ambition and Spiritual Ambition

Thu, 14 May 2015 16:36:54 +0000

Jody Jonsson, Equity Portfolio Manager, leads a seminar discussing the question, 'Is there a godly dimension to career ambition?'

Encounter Culture: Igniting the Power of Prayer and Prophetic Worship in the Local Church

Thu, 14 May 2015 16:38:50 +0000

The gathered church should be the most exciting, transformational and dynamic place on the face of the earth. So how do we cultivate prayer, worship and prophetic encounter at the heart of our communities and in our secret lives as leaders too?

Prioritising the Poor

Thu, 14 May 2015 16:40:09 +0000

Matthew 25:31 reminds us that the character of a nation is determined by how we support the most vulnerable, regardless of the strength of the economy. This seminar will tackle topics such as crime, re-offending, homelessness, addiction and slavery, and it will explore how to engage with our local communities.

What to Do When You Can't Do Less

Thu, 14 May 2015 16:41:15 +0000

The founder of Christian charity Mind and Soul leads a seminar on managing stress and pressure for your long-term leadership. This seminar will provide psychological and theological insights to keep you effective and positive when you are working at capacity.

Alpha Global Week | How Alpha Works

Mon, 15 Jun 2015 11:46:52 +0000

Join Shaila Visser and Toby Flint as they discuss the vision and core DNA of Alpha as well as top tips for running the best Alpha in your context.

Alpha Global Week | How Alpha Grows Churches

Mon, 15 Jun 2015 14:16:27 +0000

Join Chris Sadler as he interviews Jon Tyson, Father Mallon, Skehar Kalianpur and Todd Proctor on how Alpha has helped transform the church and communities they lead.