Alpha USA
David Housholder is a seasoned theological editor and owner of Thornheart Empowerment, Inc., specializing in various educational and consulting services since 2007. Currently serving as a theological editor for The Passion Translation of the Bible, David has also contributed as an author for BroadStreet Publishing and serves as the Founding and Senior Pastor at The Well at Surf City. David's roles at Concordia University Irvine include Engineering Representative and Assistant Program Director for the Center for Church Leadership, while also being a founding partner of ProJECT Understanding. With extensive experience in nonprofit organization and educational consulting, David has held various positions with Alpha USA, Carthage College, and Life & Liberty Online Magazine. David holds a Master of Divinity from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and a BA in Philosophy and German from Pacific Lutheran University.
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Alpha USA
The Alpha course has been experienced by an estimated 24+ million people. It's a safe place to ask spiritual questions & explore the Christian faith. Started in London in 1979 as a brush-up course for rusty churchgoers, the Alpha course has become a worldwide phenomenon and is now held in 169 countries. It is estimated that nearly 20 million people worldwide have attended an Alpha course. The Alpha course comprises 15 sessions held over 10 weeks and is free and open to everyone. No question is out of bounds, and participants are free to say as much or as little as they wish as they make up their own minds about the teachings of Jesus. Spirited discussions often ensue on topics ranging from “Who is God?” and “Why am I here?” to “Why is there suffering?” and “Is God a delusion?” Many churches offering the Alpha course report that their attendance has exploded as a result. Pastor Rick Warren, author of the worldwide bestseller, 'The Purpose-Driven Life', describes the Alpha course, “One of the most effective evangelism tools for the 21st century.” "...many claim Alpha has changed their lives and appear genuinely happier for the experience." - TIME "Alpha.... uses modern marketing methods to promote and explain Christian teachings around the world." -Newsweek To learn more about holding an Alpha course at your church, in your workplace or home, or to find a course near you, visit http://www.alphausa.org/