Alpha at KCC: A Journey of Salvation, Transformation & God’s Faithfulness
WRITTEN BY TOPE & ABI BADEJO
Since September 2022, we've had the joy and privilege of running six Alpha Courses, and over that time, we have witnessed the unmistakable hand of God at work. What began as a step of obedience has become a vibrant ministry marked by life-changing encounters with Jesus Christ. By God’s grace, more than 40 people have come to faith in Christ through Alpha and have gone on to be baptised—an extraordinary testimony to the saving power of the gospel and the work of the Holy Spirit.
We are deeply grateful for the faithful and enthusiastic team of facilitators and helpers from our church family who have stood with us on this journey. Their commitment to creating a warm, welcoming space for people to ask honest questions and explore faith has been central to the fruit we are seeing. Alpha continues to be a place where the love of God is shared, community is built, and hearts are softened to the truth.
One of the most powerful moments in each course is the Holy Spirit Day. Time and again, we’ve found this is when many guests experience a personal encounter with the living God—an encounter that often leads them to repentance and a decision to follow Jesus. It’s humbling to watch how the Spirit works: not through pressure, but through love, conviction, and the drawing power of grace. Others come to faith in the weeks following Alpha, quietly processing all they’ve heard and experienced before taking that bold step.
Every story of repentance is remarkable, but a few especially stand out. One gentleman with a Muslim background came to Alpha twice before making the decision to follow Christ. His journey led him not only to salvation but also to honour God by formalising his relationship with his partner in marriage. Another guest, after coming to faith and being baptised, wrote a book chronicling his experience and immediately began sharing the gospel with others—bringing a friend to the very next Alpha Course, who also went on to be baptised. His passion for the Lord is infectious and inspiring.
Then there’s the couple whose story reminds us that God is always working, even when we don’t see it. One came to Alpha to refresh their foundational understanding of the Christian faith, while the other came with no faith at all. By the end of Alpha, one was newly saved. Later, they both attended Explore Church, where they met, fell in love, and eventually got married. Stories like these are living proof that Alpha isn’t just about learning—it’s about transformation.
As we look ahead to future courses, we’d love for the wider church to continue partnering with us in prayer. Please pray that God would prepare the hearts of those who will attend, that more people would come to know Jesus personally, and that the team would be continually filled with wisdom, compassion, and joy. Pray also for protection over the ministry and boldness in our invitations.
If you’re looking for a way to serve, there are many opportunities to get involved—whether by joining the Alpha team, helping with hospitality, or simply inviting a friend, neighbour, or colleague to attend. Alpha remains one of the most effective and relational ways to introduce people to the gospel, and we believe the best is yet to come.
Thank you, church family, for standing with us. May the Lord continue to use Alpha to bring many sons and daughters home.
With love,
Tope & Abi Badejo
We are deeply grateful for the faithful and enthusiastic team of facilitators and helpers from our church family who have stood with us on this journey. Their commitment to creating a warm, welcoming space for people to ask honest questions and explore faith has been central to the fruit we are seeing. Alpha continues to be a place where the love of God is shared, community is built, and hearts are softened to the truth.
One of the most powerful moments in each course is the Holy Spirit Day. Time and again, we’ve found this is when many guests experience a personal encounter with the living God—an encounter that often leads them to repentance and a decision to follow Jesus. It’s humbling to watch how the Spirit works: not through pressure, but through love, conviction, and the drawing power of grace. Others come to faith in the weeks following Alpha, quietly processing all they’ve heard and experienced before taking that bold step.
Every story of repentance is remarkable, but a few especially stand out. One gentleman with a Muslim background came to Alpha twice before making the decision to follow Christ. His journey led him not only to salvation but also to honour God by formalising his relationship with his partner in marriage. Another guest, after coming to faith and being baptised, wrote a book chronicling his experience and immediately began sharing the gospel with others—bringing a friend to the very next Alpha Course, who also went on to be baptised. His passion for the Lord is infectious and inspiring.
Then there’s the couple whose story reminds us that God is always working, even when we don’t see it. One came to Alpha to refresh their foundational understanding of the Christian faith, while the other came with no faith at all. By the end of Alpha, one was newly saved. Later, they both attended Explore Church, where they met, fell in love, and eventually got married. Stories like these are living proof that Alpha isn’t just about learning—it’s about transformation.
As we look ahead to future courses, we’d love for the wider church to continue partnering with us in prayer. Please pray that God would prepare the hearts of those who will attend, that more people would come to know Jesus personally, and that the team would be continually filled with wisdom, compassion, and joy. Pray also for protection over the ministry and boldness in our invitations.
If you’re looking for a way to serve, there are many opportunities to get involved—whether by joining the Alpha team, helping with hospitality, or simply inviting a friend, neighbour, or colleague to attend. Alpha remains one of the most effective and relational ways to introduce people to the gospel, and we believe the best is yet to come.
Thank you, church family, for standing with us. May the Lord continue to use Alpha to bring many sons and daughters home.
With love,
Tope & Abi Badejo
