Local Evangelism and Global Missions
Brett Thompson, Pastor of Evangelism and Missions:
2026 Mission Trips
Interested in short or long-term mission opportunities in Central and South America? Email Brett Thompson at
Please note: This list of trips is still in the process of being finalized in some instances.
International Trips
- March 6-14: South Korea - college and young adults
- March 13-21: United Kingdom - students and leaders
- March 20-28: Sumatra, Indonesia
- May TBD: Mozambique, Africa
- TBD: North Africa
- June 20-27: Guatemala
- June 30-July 7: Munich, Germany
- July 4-12: Marseille, France
- July 31-Aug. 8: Mozambique, Africa
- August 12-22: Malawi or Kenya, Africa
- August TBA: Nepal in South Asia
- August 21-29: Sumatra, Indonesia
- September TBA: North Africa
- October 9-17: Mozambique
- TBD: Paris, France - ladies trip
Domestic Trips
- June: Orlando, Florida
- June: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii / Valor Church
- June: Austin, Texas - preteen trip
- June 20-26: Austin, Texas - students and leaders
- August 6-12: Stugis, South Dakota
- September TBA: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii / Valor Church
- November TBD: Galveston, Texas
More details, including registration, are coming soon! Begin praying about where God wants you to GO in 2026.
Local Evangelism
ESL Program
Our English as a Second Language Program aims to help non-native English speakers develop their English language skills.
This class runs from Wednesdays, Sept. 17 - Nov. 19, with a new semester starting in the Spring. Classes are on Wednesdays from 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. at FBC Forney (1003 College Street | Forney, TX), upstairs in rooms D206-D213. Childcare is available during the class, as is our Wednesday Night programming for children and teens.
The cost is only $20 for the semester.
Registration is closed for this semester.
PERSONAL EVANGELISM TRAINING WORKSHOPS
In just one workshop, offered several times during the year, attendees learn how to share the gospel one-on-one with an unbeliever.
2026 Dates:
- Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in the Forum
- Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in the Forum
DOOR TO DOOR
FBC Forney is systematically going to every home in the surrounding area to invite people to church and share the gospel with them.
Dates: Saturdays from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Meet in the Forum. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. for coffee and donuts.
- Saturday, Dec. 13 - Christmas Eve Blitz
- Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026
- Saturday, April 4, 2026 - Easter Blitz
- Saturday, May 16, 2026
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
FBC Forney provides food to anyone in need. This large-scale food distribution takes place in our parking lot on the last Monday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. unless noted.
NOTE: Our 2025 Feeding Forney distribution dates are:
- Monday, Oct. 27
- Monday, Nov. 24
- Monday, Dec. 29
The distribution will occur in the back parking lot on the last Monday of the month and is now a drive-thru process. Those picking up food will enter from the south side, across from Claybon Elementary School. Follow the directional signs and stay in your car; our volunteers will bring food to the cars.
Volunteers: Please arrive by 7:30 a.m. to help set up and distribute food.
- We will set up signs, tables, and supplies.
- A small advance team will do some of this.
- Let Kirk or Brett know if you want to be a part of that small advance team.
- The food truck delivers food between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., and volunteers set up tables for sorting and distribution.
- From delivery to 9:00 a.m., Volunteers sort food items into bags or boxes and stage them on tables for distribution.
- 9:00 am - We start handing out food via the drive-through process.
- 11:00 am - We finish handing out food.
- Clean Up
PARTY IN THE PARK
These summer block parties in community parks of neighborhoods around Forney allow us to provide residents with a fun evening event with bounce houses, games, and food. We need your help to serve at these fun events. You will get to meet new people, share the love of Jesus, and receive one of our Come and See t-shirts in a new color!
2026 Summer dates TBA.
Mesquite ISD Ministry
FBC Forney serves students and their families who are zoned for Woolley Middle School, Vanguard, and Horn in Mesquite ISD. For more information, email . We provide academic tutoring, hot meals, and spiritual formation.
Three service areas are available: (Please note everyone is subject to a background check.)
- Tutors will work with students in Math and English between 4:00 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. Any retired educator would be a great fit. Even if you are not retired, join us! You will be used wisely.
- Bus drivers will transport the students from Woolley, Vanguard, and Horn to FBC Forney at 4:46 p.m., in time for Wednesday night supper.
- Shepherds will guide and direct student visitors during supper and lead them into the student ministry garage by 6:30 p.m. for Wednesday night worship.
Wednesday Schedule:
4:15-5:00 p.m. Tutoring Sessions
5:15 p.m. Meal at church
5:50-6:30 p.m. Hang out in Garage
6:30 p.m. The House Student Service
8:00 p.m. Load bus
8:30 p.m. Drop off back at each Mesquite school
FORNEY ISD HYGIENE KITS
Each month, FBC Forney provides approximately 600 personal hygiene product kits (toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, etc.) to every FISD student on the free food program. For more information, email .
Delivery Drivers
Click here to sign up to deliver kits to student homes.
FORNEY ISD SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS
FBC Forney is partnered with Griffin Elementary School, Johnson Elementary School, and the Early Childhood Center in the OC. Throughout the year, opportunities arise to bless the schools and build relationships with students and their families.
UPWARD SPORTS
Our state-of-the-art athletic facilities provide the venue for hundreds of children to participate in Upwards football, cheerleading, and basketball.
For more information, email or visit fbcforney.org/sports.
CHRISTMAS EVE AND EASTER SUNDAY
These elaborate, exciting events are a deliberate effort to draw unbelievers to hear and consider the gospel.