Alpha is a multi-week course that creates a space where people come and discuss life’s big questions.

Held in a relaxed environment over food and coffee, each session covers a key element of the Christian message in a way that is easy-to-follow and leaves space for people to explore their questions about life, faith, and God.

Alpha is typically 8-10 weeks long and runs mid-week in every Calvary campus during the school term.

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Divorce is challenging and often overwhelming for those who find themselves having to negotiate a fractured relationship.
Through teaching and caring support, this program aims to give participants an understanding of the divorce experience, provide a safe place to process grief and loss and find skills and courage to rebuild. Participants will commence the journey toward renewed strength, finding practical help and hope for the future. This program draws from research and best practice in the fields of psychology, sociology, education and theology.
It includes the life experiences and reflections of those who have been through divorce.

Keep Your Love On, the top-selling book by Danny Silk, has launched a movement of people determined to establish healthy, thriving relationships—relationships marked by loving connection, respectful communication and well-defined boundaries. Adding these elements to your relationships takes time and practice, and the Keep Your Love On Study Series is Danny’s new, premier set of resources for helping individuals, families or small groups implement KYLO skills and principles in their personal and professional relationships.

The family is the vehicle for generational revival. Loving Our Kids on Purpose, by Danny Silk, brings a fresh perspective on the age-old role of parenting. It incorporates the principles of the Kingdom of God and revival into your strategy as parents. With a blend of teaching, storytelling and humour, Danny shares his personal family stories as well as the numerous experiences he’s had helping other families. Loving Our Kids on Purpose will give you tools to protect your connection with your children, teach your children to manage increasing levels of freedom, replace the tools of intimidation and control and create a safe place for children to build confidence and personal responsibility. Join the reformation that is transforming a generation to Love Your Kids On Purpose!

Making Marriage Better is an opportunity to enhance or rebuild you marriage. This program teaches how to build a great marriage from whatever point you are at; how to keep love fresh and how to handle the boredom, conflict and stress associated with marriage. Couples will learn what it takes to keep passion alive, build a more loving relationship and discover more about the uniqueness of their partner. 

How different would your life be if you lived on a budget, were debt free, and were able to give more to the church and to others? During Money Matters you will explore how to create a financial vision that will free you to manage your finances the way God intended. You will learn how to set financial goals, create a budget, invest in the future, and be generous with the resources God has given you. Money Matters will help you move forward to financial freedom.

The Marriage Course has been run in more than 127 countries for more than 1 million couples.

The course comprises of 3 parts each week:

Food- Each session begins with couples eating together. This gives guests a chance to unwind and connect before the session’s episode. It also helps to create the atmosphere of a date.

Talk- The episodes are around 45 minutes in length, with breaks for conversations. Each episode explores a different topic through real experiences, expert insights and relevant teaching.

Discussion- Providing space for couples to have private, intimate conversations is a must for every course. It helps enable couples to engage openly and honestly throughout the session.

Developing and maintaining a healthy sexuality is every man’s battle. Valiant Man is about male sexual discipleship. This program with study and devotional guide is designed to fortify and restore the moral and spiritual integrity of men. Valiant Man challenges all men to fight for their own personal, moral and spiritual vitality and help other men fight for theirs.

Woman to Woman encourages woman to take a close look at their relationships and their world. Every woman carries the strengths and weaknesses of her background into family, work and friendships. This program is designed to give insight into family dynamics, personal attributes, beliefs and values and provides strategies for change. It encourages women to embrace life and invest in a better future. 

Based on Gary Chapman’s bestselling book, The 5 Love Languages, this small group video study helps you identify your personal love language and also helps you understand the love language of your spouse. Using fun presentations before a live audience, he provides practical suggestions for enriching your marriage.

Start with people who are already in your sphere of influence (co-workers, friends, and neighbours). Find people around you who are new to the church, are new believers, or have shown interest in getting involved. Look for people you think you can help realize their potential.

We encourage Connect Groups to meet outside the church building in the places where you like to spend your time. Some of the most common meeting places are homes, restaurants, parks, coffee shops, and office buildings.

It’s okay to not have all the answers. Often a listening ear is the kindest support you can offer someone. Thankfully, we can find guidance through prayer, God’s Word and the Holy Spirit. Encourage them to spend time reading the Bible and praying. Also, let them know that you will do your best to get some information and get back with them at your next Connect Group meeting. Do some personal research and call your Demographic Leader/Pastor to get advice.

If you encounter a difficult situation within your Connect Group, please know that you are not alone. It is okay to say something like “This sounds like a conversation that needs a little extra time than what we have right now, so let’s talk about this at one-on-one at the end”. If a member is going through a crisis, you can rally the group around them to provide prayer, encouragement, and support. Use wisdom and be sensitive to the situation. If you are unsure of what to do, don’t hesitate to ask your Demographic Leader/Pastor. If there is an immediate threat to life please phone 000.

Ask! Make it part of your discussion whether in a group setting or individually. Here are some great questions to guide your conversation:

• What are you most looking forward to in the Connect Group?
• What brought you to Calvary?
• What do you feel like God has been doing in your life lately?
• Have you ever been to a Calvary conference?
• What areas of your faith are you hoping to grow in the coming months?
• What are you focused on in your life right now?
• Have you been to a Calvary Pathway event?
• Have you ever served on one of the Calvary Teams?
• How can I pray for you?

Everyone in your Connect Group will be at different places spiritually. The vision of helping them “move forward” is not to get them to do everything at once, it’s to help identify where they currently are spiritually and offer a practical next step to help them grow.

Here are some examples of next steps you can share depending where a Connect Group member is spiritually:

• Invite them to attend a Sunday service with you.
• Share your personal story and what God has been teaching you.
• Invite them to Calvary Conference
• Share how Calvary Pathway can help them discover their purpose and invite them to attend.
• Invite them to consider being water baptised. Invite your Connect Group to be there to celebrate anyone getting baptised.
• Share how you find time regularly to pray, worship, read God’s Word and encourage them to make their own plan for time with God. 
• If they are ready to receive Christ, offer to pray with them. 

It is very important that any disclosures or reports of harm or abuse are communicated to your Campus Pastor within 24 hours of hearing a report. Your Campus Pastor has the knowledge and skill to follow this concern up with relevant authorities to ensure that child is protected from being in a place of ongoing risk of harm.

1. If you could witness any moment in history, what would it be?

2. What is something you hate, but wish you loved?

3. What is your go-to movie and why?

4. If you had to choose one meal to eat every day for the rest of your life, what would you choose and why?

5. What was your first job?

6. What gives you joy?

7. If you could compete in the Olympics, what sport would you choose?

8. If you could shop for free at any store, what store would you choose and why?

9. What is something funny or embarrassing that you believed as a kid?

10. Who would play you in a movie about your life?

11. What are some of your pet peeves?

12. Describe your perfect day.

13. Do you (or would you) like to travel? What is a place you’ve always wanted to visit?

14. If you were an animal, which one would you be and why?

15. Do you prefer texting, social media messaging, emails, phone calls, or talking face to face?

16. What are some pet peeves you have?

17. What’s the first thing you remember ever learning about Jesus? Where did you first hear about Him?

18. What is your favourite bible verse?

19. What was your favourite class in school?

20. What language would you learn if you could learn one instantly? Why that one?