Alpha course sparks casual faith appeal across the Midwest
The Alpha program draws seekers with a low pressure, friendly format. Bill Shiffer, 49, now runs Alpha at The Father's House Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Cedar Rapids after attending in Cedar Rapids. Participants appreciate no mandatory discussion and the chance to explore basic Christianity at a relaxed pace.
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Smith Gazette
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Alpha programs grow across churches in Iowa region
Alpha courses in Cedar Rapids Marion and surrounding towns invite participation with meals videos and small group discussions. The program emphasizes exploration over teaching spanning topics from Who is Jesus? to prayer and daily relevance with youth involvement at Shueyville United Methodist Church.
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Dennis Johnson
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
Marion
Nicky
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Rapids
Shueyville United Methodist Church
Tom Carver
Sheryl Untiecht
Alpha documentary follows ten people through course
ITV screens Alpha a 10 week reality style series hosted by David Frost. The program follows five men and five women as they join an Alpha course and explore what motivates them the questions raised and whether they become Christians by the end of the course.
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Sue Davis
Smithngland
Christian Wrestling Federation aims to blend faith with pro wrestling
Rob Vaughn launched the Christian Wrestling Federation in August 1999 in the Dallas Fort Worth area with a roster of 15 wrestlers including five ordained ministers. The script remains wrestling with clean action and Christian storylines, featuring characters like Jesus Freak and Apocalypse.
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Jacob
Rob Vaughn
Texas
Vaughn
Christian Wrestling Federation
Dallas-Fort Worth Area
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World Wrestling Federation
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Apocalypse
Gazette to Publish Linn County Church Directory Aug 12
Discovery guide lists churches to submit updated info by July 2 via fax email or mail. Marion church wins Synod web award. Lutheran and ELCA ECUSA forum set in Owa City. Cedar Rapids and Coralville churches announce classes forums and worship events with dates times and contact numbers.
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Cedar Rapids
Northbrook Baptist Church
Boyson Road
Coralville — Community
Cedar Rapids — Peace Church
C Ave
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