No Reason to Hide

6 Weeks

Location: Faith Church East (5526 State Rd. 26 East, Lafayette)

Class Time: 6:30-8:00pm (dates listed below)

Required Book: No Reason to Hide by Erwin Lutzer

Course Description: In our ever-changing world, we need to work on how to communicate the love of Christ. Communicating sometimes means learning new vocabulary so we understand and can lovingly communicate. For example, if a neighbor or co-worker asks you what you think of CRT, Critical Race Theory, or the company’s DEI Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity program how would you respond? Or what if in general conversation someone asks you for your thoughts on Social Justice or gender fluidity? How can you talk with someone on these topics when they are so controversial and can be divisive? How do we get the focus back on the gospel when discussing these topics? The book “No Reason to Hide” by Erwin Lutzer will be used as our text each week. Lutzer encourages us to “stand for Christ in a collapsing culture.”

Schedule:

Apr 10
Apr 17
Apr 24
May 1
May 8
May 15

Instructor

Paul Smith

Roles

Deacon - Faith Church

Men of Faith FCI Men’s Class Coordinator - Faith Church

Bio

Paul is the Director of Lecture Demonstrations for the Chemistry department at Purdue University and the chapter advisor for the Beta Nu chapter of the chemistry fraternity Alpha Chi Sigma. He currently is the president on the board of directors for the Pyrotechnics Guild International. Paul serves as the church clerk and is part of the technology team at Faith. Paul and his wife, Lana, joined Faith in 1978. Lana volunteers at the Northend Community Center and is part of her ABF women’s Bible Study. Paul coordinates and occasionally teaches for the Men of Faith FCI classes.