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3E ALPHA Ministry

3E stands for "Enjoy English through Evangelism". It is an English ministry that has been running for over three years now, and has recently changed to a new format, which we call "3E ALPHA". Last September 19th we began the first season in the new format, which will finish in December. The course is only open to non-Christians, and is limited to around 40 new friends, so that we can spend focused time together for witnessing and discipleship, walking alongside our new friends until many of them decide to follow Christ. The new 3E Classroom is designed to introduce Taiwanese non-believers to the basic doctrines of the Christian faith through conversational English.

The Purpose of 3E ALPHA

3E ALPHA acts as a strategic gateway for the unchurched to come into first contact with Christians, and learn firsthand about our faith. By getting to know Christianity, and by building relationships with believers they get to know our faith better, and become more familiar with Truth Church. Over time, many begin a new life with Christ because of their relationships with co-workers in 3E ALPHA.

The Strategy of 3E ALPHA

We attract seekers by providing a comfortable, fun, low-pressure English learning environment. Each week we also introduce our new friends to a new core Christian belief, through topics such as: "Who is Jesus?", "Why and how do I Pray?", and "Why and how should I read the Bible?". The course runs for 11 weeks, with required sign up, which encourages more stable attendance. During the week, English-speaking and Chinese-speaking co-workers work together to follow-up with seekers during the week. During the course, our Chinese co-workers invite any interested seekers or new believers to their Chinese small groups (or an advanced course) for further mentoring and discipleship.

The Format of 3E Classroom

GENERAL ALPHA Weekly Schedule

3E ALPHA meets every Friday evening from 6:30pm - 9:30pm.

TIME

6:30 – 7:30

ACTIVITY

Co-worker’s Prayer Meeting and room set-up
7:30 – 7:55
 Fellowship Meal (focus: making friends with your group members, easy conversation using English or Chinese)
7:55 – 8:00
 Short English Skit performed by the native English speaking team
8:00 – 8:20
 English speaking activities (different English conversation games)
8:20 – 8:55

Members from the English co-worker team give the ALPHA talk of the evening (see topics below) English, with a Chinese co-worker providing Chinese translation.

8:55 – 9:30


 Group Discussion Time in Chinese (native English do not participate in this group time, since we don’t want to encourage a teacher – student relationship)

During the week we are expected to meet with seekers to build relationships and share the Gospel. Many seekers have found faith in Jesus Christ through this ministry, and are now active and growing members of our church.

* Items in blue are ones in which our English co-worker team participates

 

List of ALPHA Course Topics

Here is a list of topics we cover during the regular Friday night meetings of our 3E ALPHA Course. We also run an ALPHA weekend outing around week 7 with the focus on teaching on the person and work of the Holy Spirit.

  • Who is Jesus?
  • Why did Jesus die?
  • How can we have faith?
  • Why and how do I pray?
  • Why and how should I read the Bible?
  • How does God guide us?
  • How can I resist evil?
  • Why and how should I tell others?
  • Does God heal today?
  • What about the church?

 

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