PG 250 Dealing with Anger

Schedule: 6 weeks, March 7 – April 11
Room Location: Faith Church Rm. 209
Description: We all experience anger. It eats at us and shows itself in so many different ways: coldness, sarcasm, yelling, rage, self-injury, disrespect, abuse, and silence are just some of the bad expressions of this emotion.  Yet anger is one of God's holy attributes and it can be a positive force in our lives.  Would you like to understand what is really behind your anger?  Better yet, would you like to have hope that you can deal with anger in a way that is right and that pleases God?  This course, organized around Paul Tripp's DVD series titled How to be Good and Angry, helps you understand anger and learn to turn it into a constructive problem solving force in your life.
Homework: Simple weekly assignments
Fees: No cost
Instructors: Dave Jones and Sam Gardner. Dave works at Purdue and is a deacon at Faith. Sam works for the SAS Institute and is an experienced FCI and adult bible study teacher.

PG 385 Faith-Based Parent Mentor Training (New)

Schedule: 3 Weeks, March 28 – April 11
Room Location: Faith Church Rm. 203
Description: Faith-based Parent Mentoring is a free service offered to parents involved with either the Department of Child Services or Probation because their children are victims of abuse or neglect. A parent mentor works with the parent to engage and befriend the parent during this difficult time. In this class a potential mentor will learn more about the system of child protective services, be taught what assistance brings companionship and true hope to the families, and become more acquainted with available community resources. For those who are NANC certified or have gone through the Biblical counseling training, this program is a unique way to utilize your training in our community! If you have questions prior to the class, please contact Lori Walters at humanresources@fbclafayette.org.
Homework: None
Fees: None
Instructor: Lori Walters

PG 230 Life After Divorce

Schedule: 6 weeks, April 18 – May 23
Room Location: Faith Community Center Rm. 1
Description:  “How do I handle being alone again?”  “How do I relate to my former spouse?”  “What does the Bible say about remarriage?”  This class is designed to assist people in overcoming the pain, anger, and loneliness of divorce.  The course study guide is Life After Divorce, by Robert D. Smith, MD.
Homework:  Simple weekly assignments
Fees: $10.00 materials cost
Instructor: Arvid and Edris Olson.  Arvid Olson is Faith’s Director of Development; Arvid also serves as a deacon at Faith.  Edris Olson is Director of Counseling for Faith Biblical Counseling Ministries.

PG 280 Dealing with Depression

Schedule: 4 weeks, May 2 – May 23
Room Location: Faith Church Rm. 207
Description: “Nobody understands my situation!”  “Why am I always down?”  “Why do I always see the negative in everything?”  “I can’t shake these feelings.”  If you have had thoughts like these or know somebody who has, you are most likely dealing with a manifestation of depression.  Dr. Dan Wickert will be taking a medical and biblical look at tools to help you or a loved one deal with depression.
Homework: Simple assignments
Fees: No cost
Instructor: Dan Wickert. Dan is a medical doctor and counselor at Faith Biblical Counseling ministries.

HPM 101 Conversational English

Schedule: 6 Weeks, March 7 - April 11
Room Location: Faith Church Rm. R3

Description: Free English as a Second Language classes are available to Spanish speakers at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels.  A pair of language instructors at each level will help with your individual needs.

Clases GRATIS de Inglés como segunda lengua se ofrecen a varios niveles:  novicios, básicos, y avanzados.  Instructores van a ayudar a cada nivel individualmente.  El curso dura 6 semanas.

Fees: None
Instructors: Sharon Cediel, Kevitt Brown, Sarah Brown