The Art of Fishing
How to cast our nets with Jesus
Featured speaker: Miles Toulmin
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The Art of Fishing: How to Cast Our Nets with Jesus
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As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, Jesus saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.” Immediately they left their nets and followed him.
Matthew 4:18-20
Jesus’ call to share The Good News is unmistakable. What hinders us, however, is that we don’t feel equipped, experienced or especially enthusiastic.
ALPHA can change that.
In The Art of Fishing webinar, Miles Toulmin, Executive Director of Alpha Asia Pacific, demonstrates how Alpha can transform how we and our churches look at and engage in sharing the Gospel. The results are extraordinary. Alpha not only helps people meet Jesus personally, Alpha builds relationships throughout the church so that evangelism becomes a core, natural and welcoming mark of our communities.
The Art of Fishing: How to cast our nets with Jesus
This webinar is great for church members, church leaders, pastors and key church staff, marketplace ministers, believers wanting new tools to share the gospel today — all who have a friend or family member to whom we want to show the light of Jesus Christ.
We highly recommend pastors and ministry leaders watch this webinar with staff or key volunteers as Alpha is not a solo venture. Alpha is appropriate for students, senior citizens and everyone in between.
Alpha also has many expressions. It can be run online or in person and in communities of all sizes. You’ll find Alpha in every part of the global church, including Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant and nondenominational settings.
Millions of people have tried Alpha in 169 countries, and it has been translated into 112 different languages.
What is Alpha?
Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith. Typically run over eleven weeks, each session looks at a different question that people can have about faith and is designed to create conversation. It’s just an open, informal and honest space to explore and discuss life’s big questions together. Alpha is for anyone who’s curious.
What does Alpha look like?
There isn’t really an average Alpha. Alpha is run in local communities all around the world, and everyone’s welcome. It runs in cafés, churches, bars, prisons, parks, universities, schools, homes—you name it. No two Alphas look the same, but generally they have three key things in common: food, a talk and good conversation.
Food
Whether it’s a group of friends gathered around a kitchen table, or a quick catch-up over coffee and cake, food has a way of bringing people together. It’s no different at Alpha. Most sessions start with food, because it’s a great way to build community and get to know each other.
Talk
The talks are designed to engage guests and inspire conversation. Usually around thirty minutes long, they can be given as a live talk or played as a video, all for free. They explore the big issues around faith and unpack the basics of Christianity, addressing questions such as Who is Jesus? and How can I have faith?
Discussion
Probably the most important part of any Alpha: the chance to share thoughts and ideas on the topic, and simply discuss it in a small group. There’s no obligation to say anything and there’s nothing you can’t say (seriously). It’s an opportunity to hear from others and contribute your own perspective in an honest, friendly and open environment.
About Miles Toulmin
Executive director of Alpha Asia Pacific / Vicar of Holy Trinity Bukit Bintang (HTBB)
HIM founders Dan and Pam Chun first met Miles at an Alpha Conference at Holy Trinity Brompton Church (HTB) in London where Alpha was born. Associate vicar at HTB, he and his family moved across the world to Malaysia in 2014 to plant Holy Trinity Bukit Bintang and recreate Alpha in an Asian context.
A testament to how Alpha can increase churches’ reach and relevance in their communities, seven years later HTBB stands out as a thriving and inviting magnet for Jesus in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s shopping and entertainment district. HTBB is multicultural and intergenerational, holding worship services in English and Chinese. It also advances Christian discipleship and missional leadership via St Paul’s Theological College Malaysia.
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