Alpha

These statistical findings about recent converts to Christianity, published on the Vision New England web site, will give your ministry teams some things to think about. The article was sent in by Regan Powell up at Temecula Valley Anglican Fellowship. She's putting together an Alpha program to run this fall for that community. She'd love to see more area churches running Alpha programs and is more than happy to share tips and resources about setting up and running Alpha at your church. To get in touch with Regan, contact the office at TMVA's parent church, St. John's Anglican Church, Fallbrook

The Vision New England Recent Convert Study
http://sites.silaspartners.com/partner/Article_Display_Page/0,,PTID14438...

TOP 12 Discoveries

1. The Power of Relationships
For 71% relationship with a caring Christian friend, neighbor, coworker, or family member, is the single most important factor in seeing a person come to a living faith in Christ.

2. Conversion Process
People come to faith in Christ over a period of time reported 86%.
32% over several months to a year
54% journey to salvation over several years
14% one point in time conversion  (read more...)