Our next course will begin in January 2009 and full details will appear here.
Our previous course ran in January 2008 and was held in The Dining Room (a premium private function room) at The Living Room, 80 Deansgate, Manchester M3 2ER.
Full details are below:
22nd Jan – Intro Talk: "Christianity: Boring, Irrelevant, Untrue?"
Paul Anderson-Walsh
Senior Consultant, Rhema Group
Former soccer agent, and present day business / leadership coach / church leader Paul will sharing some of his own fascinating journey to take refreshing look at how authentic Christianity can sometimes get lost amidst common misconceptions and pale imitations of the real thing.
29th Jan - "Who is Jesus?"
John Hampson
Partner, Croftons Solicitors
Part time Deputy District Judge and litigation specialist, John will be critically examining the claims made about Jesus and the reliability of the evidence available.
Listen to the talk: Who is Jesus?
(Running time 20 mins : Filesize 7.5Mb : opens in a new window)
5th Feb – "Why did Jesus die?"
Steve James
Rector, Holy Trinity Platt
Formerly in Human Resources and Industrial Relations with Rolls Royce and Matchbox before entering the ministry, Steve is a warm and very accessible communicator with a passion for explaining the significance of the crucifixion.
Listen to the talk: Why did Jesus die?
(Running time 18 mins : Filesize 6Mb : opens in a new window)
12th Feb - "How Can I be sure of my faith?"
Chick Yuill
Chairman of Hope 08, Greater Manchester
A writer, speaker and regular contributor to national and local radio and TV, and a highly respected Christian leader, Chick will be bringing his unique, humorous and engaging style to the question of what 'having faith' is really all about.
19th Feb - "How and why should I read the bible?"
Charlie Hugh-Jones
Managing Director, Jeanyus!
After legal career with Addleshaw Goddard and latterly Hempsons, where he was a partner in their commercial department, Charlie launched his own corporate effectiveness consultancy. He now advises and coaches a wide variety of businesses and individuals across the north.
Listen to the talk: How and why should I read the bible?
(Running time 20 mins : Filesize 7.3Mb : opens in a new window)
26th Feb - "Why and how do I pray?"
Debra Green
Director, City Links
Author of "City Changing Prayer" and the driving force behind an organisation that seeks to facilitate social and spiritual transformation in communities (including Manchester) through prayer and practical action. She is also a leader at Ivy Cottage Church, Didsbury.
Listen to the talk: Why and how do we pray?
(Running time 20 mins : Filesize 6.7Mb : opens in a new window)
4th Mar - "How does God guide us?"
Joelle Warren
Managing Director, Warren Partners
Joelle is one of the region’s foremost female entrepreneurs, and has launched and grown a nationally acclaimed executive recruitment business. Prior to moving into recruitment she spent ten years in a variety of management roles with Lloyds Bank in London and Cheshire.
Listen to the talk: How does God guide us?
(Running time 18 mins : Filesize 6.3Mb : opens in a new window)
11th Mar - "How can I resist evil?"
David Gascoigne
Partner, KPMG
David is head of KPMG Europe’s Transaction Advisory Practice, a regular speaker at business conferences in UK and Europe and led his regional transaction services team to an ‘Insider’ magazine “Dealmakers of the Year” award in 2006.
18th Mar - "Does God Heal Today?"
Chris Summerton
Consultant in Gastroenterology and General Medicine
Trafford General Hospital
Coming to faith whilst studying Medicine at Cambridge University, Chris will be investigating God’s role in both traditional medicine and the more miraculous accounts of healing.
Who is behind it?
Business Alpha Manchester is run by a wide variety of city centre based Christian professionals who come from a range of church backgrounds. It is organised through Oasis Manchester and the course has the support and commendation of local churches and Christian organisations.