Greta Ernst shares her free time with Alpha New England as a NH regional Coach. She offers local understanding and expertise for churches in NH.

A member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Concord, NH, Greta has been involved in parish ministry for 15 years and has been involved with ALPHA  for 6 of those years. She has witnessed lives being changed and her parish being renewed and is excited to help others experience the same. In this world people need a safe space where they can gather to discuss their greatest hopes, fears and challenges. Greta firmly believes that ALPHA creates this space through personal invitations, the small group environment and a reliance on the Holy Spirit.

Rick Plourde has been involved with Alpha for a number of years.  He also serves as a board member at Alpha New England. He enjoys seeing people that are searching come to faith and realize how much God the Father loves them through Jesus.  He loves talking about Alpha and what it can do to the local churches culture. How it strengthens the relationships within the local church for all denominations and fulfill Jesus’ commandment, 34-35 “Let me give you a new command: Love one another. In the same way I loved you, you love one another. This is how everyone will recognize that you are my disciples—when they see the love you have for each other.” John 13:34-35.

He loves talking with and coaching area churches that are interested in starting Alpha.​

Kristen Larson is excited to assist you in your interest in bringing Alpha to any place of incarceration, shelter or rehabilitation. I was born and raised in Seattle, Washington but after coming out to Massachusetts to finish college at Gordon, on the North Shore, I still make my home here with my husband and 3 boys. My first opportunity to hold bible studies in jail came when we lived in Colorado, and strangely enough it felt like coming home. These places hold a special place in my heart as they are a place ripe for breakthrough so beautifully promised throughout the Bible. 

Ludwig Heil is a distinguished senior executive with over four decades of expertise in High-Technology, Mobile, Telecommunications, and IT industries. Known for his focus on business transformation, Ludwig has played a pivotal role in driving innovation and strategic growth throughout his career. As a respected leader in these dynamic sectors, his guidance and expertise have helped global companies such as Nokia, Polycom, and Oracle navigate complex transformations, helping them stay competitive in fast-paced markets. Beyond the corporate world, Ludwig has channeled his leadership skills into faith-based community transformation. His commitment to parish renewal led him to successfully implement the Divine Renovation framework as Chair of the Parish Pastoral Council at New Hampshire’s largest Catholic parish. He was also instrumental in planning and executing the 2017 Catholic Alpha Conference at his home parish, where he brought Fr. James Mallon as the keynote speaker. Following his retirement from the business sector, Ludwig. has rededicated his focus to parish transformation and evangelization. As an Alpha Coach in the Catholic Context for Alpha New England, he continues to guide and support faith communities across theCape Cod area, helping to inspire, renew, and strengthen their spiritual mission.

Since 2020, I've served in the Cantonese Alpha Course ministry, starting as a small group leader and later organizing the entire course. We've run ten Cantonese sessions, with the eleventh in progress. I've witnessed many participants grow from anxious and doubtful to open, accepting Christ, getting baptized, and serving in ministry. Now, not only do we offer a Cantonese course, but we have also expanded to Mandarin and English, becoming a key outreach at our church. Alpha provides a warm space for sharing meals, exploring faith, and building genuine relationships with God.

If you're interested in hosting a Chinese Alpha at your church contact Frankie.

自2020年起，我參與廣東話 Alpha 課程事工，從組長到統籌，我們已舉辦十次課程，第十一次正在籌備中。過程中，見證了許多參加者從陌生、懷疑，到敞開心扉、決志信主，甚至投身服事。課程現已擴展至普通話和英語，成為教會重要的外展事工之一。Alpha 提供一個輕鬆溫馨的環境，讓人透過餐敘與交流認識福音，經歷生命改變，並與神建立緊密關係。若您有興趣在您的教會推動 Alpha 課程事工，歡迎與我聯絡 

My name is Jenny, and I volunteer as a local Alpha coach. I actually came to faith through Alpha during the pandemic in 2020, and since then, I’ve felt a continual pull to help host Alpha in various contexts. I’m originally from the Greater Boston area—Quincy, to be exact—but I attend church in Boston and frequent the city often. I’ve had the opportunity to be part of Alpha in several formats: online, in-person, and even youth-focused sessions! A fun fact about me: I’ll be going on a mission trip this fall where I’ll be helping run a Chinese Alpha—something I’m incredibly excited about. What I love most about Alpha is how it creates a welcoming, non-intimidating space for people—whether they’re new to faith or rediscovering it. The hospitality culture of Alpha is truly something special. If you have any questions about Alpha, I’d love to connect. I’m happy to listen, share, and support however I can!

Jennette Gonzalez is an Alpha coach and serves as an elder at Wellspring Baptist Church in Connecticut. She is also an author and preschool teacher. She first experienced Alpha in 2022 and has since led multiple Alpha courses in both English and Spanish as an Alpha host and group leader, where it has become a powerful tool for outreach and connection within her community.

As one of the few Alpha coaches serving the Connecticut area, Jennette is especially passionate about helping local churches and leaders feel supported and equipped to run Alpha. She is committed to creating spaces where people feel seen, welcomed, and free to explore faith at their own pace. As a bilingual leader, she also carries a strong desire to see more Spanish-speaking communities reached through Alpha.

With a background in Domestic Violence Intervention, she has a heart for the most vulnerable and carries a vision to see Alpha brought into places where it is needed most, including homeless shelters and domestic violence shelters.

As a newer Alpha coach, Jennette is excited to continue growing in this role while coming alongside churches and leaders to help them confidently run Alpha and reach more people with the Good News.