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Hosting Alpha Youth

Create space for teens to explore life, faith, and purpose — through honest conversation that meets them where they are.
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What is Alpha Youth?

Alpha is for everyone,
everywhere.

Alpha Youth is a simple way to help teens explore life's biggest questions together — in a safe, welcoming environment that takes their curiosity seriously. It can be run in schools, churches, homes, and youth spaces, and is designed for anyone aged 13-18 who is curious about life, faith, identity, and meaning.
No pressure. No expectations. Just an open conversation.

What Hosting Alpha looks like

01

Share a meal

Every session starts with food and drink — a simple way to help teens relax and feel at home before anything else happens.

02

Watch a video together

A short talk explores one of life's biggest questions through a Christian lens — covering identity, meaning, and faith in a way that connects with where teens actually are. Nothing to prepare, nothing to memorize.
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03

Join the conversation

Small groups create space for honest, open discussion — where everyone is welcome to share, listen, or simply take it all in.
8 weeks covering 10 episodes with the same simple rhythm every time: a meal, a talk, a conversation. Easy to run, and easy for teens to come back to.

Why Run Alpha

You need the three magic words, I. Don't. Know. You don't have to say the answer like you are a youth pastor or something. It's supposed to be a conversational place and you're not always going to have the answers

-Carter, Student Leader
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During the first meeting it was definitely scary to be in front of people...I was worried, will we have enough food... [but] all I had to really worry about was what can I do to show them the love of God

-Elyana, Student Leader
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God uses all types of people. He always has throughout the Bible and even if you feel like you're inadequate, God is adequate and he can use you in whatever way he wants

-Kate, Student Leader
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Who Can Host Alpha?
Alpha Youth is used by a wide range of leaders and communities including:
  • Youth pastors and church leaders
  • Teachers and school chaplains
  • Youth volunteers and ministry leaders
  • Students hosting Alpha for their peers
  • Anyone creating space for faith conversation with teens
Alpha Youth is designed to be easy to run, regardless of prior experience
Meet the Youth Team

Tim Teakle

National Director of Youth Alpha
Contact Tim

Jeremy Vincent

Alpha Experience Specialist - Youth
Meet with Jeremy

Charles Karugu

Youth Associate
Meet with Charles

Avalon Reimer

SLC Experience and Hospitality Coordinator
Contact Avalon

Laura Fowler

SLC Alumni Coordinator
Contact Laura
Alpha Youth Resources
To support hosting, Alpha provides resources including:
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Alpha Youth Series
Training and Leadership Support
Promotional and invitational tools
These tools help create a culturally relevant and accessible experience for guests
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See the conversations Alpha Youth is sparking in the lives of teens.

FAQS

  • Do I need experience to run Alpha Youth?

    Not at all. Alpha Youth is designed to be simple to start and easy to facilitate -- with everything you need provided upfront.

  • What age group is Alpha Youth for?

    Alpha Youth is designed for teens aged 13-18, though this can flex depending on your context.

  • Where can Alpha Youth be hosted?

    In schools, churches, homes, and youth spaces -- wherever teens in your community gather.

  • How long does it run?

    Most Alpha Youth courses run weekly for 8-10 sessions, with each session lasting around 2 to 2.5 hours.

  • Do students need a faith background?

    Not at all. Alpha Youth is open to everyone -- no prior knowledge or belief required.

Start hosting Alpha in your community
Wherever you are and whoever you're reaching — Alpha Youth gives you everything you need to open your doors and begin the conversation.
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