Local Evangelism and Global Missions
Brett Thompson, Pastor of Evangelism and Missions:
Local Evangelism
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
FBC Forney and the North Texas Food Bank have partnered together to provide food to anyone in need. This large scale food distribution takes place on the last Tuesday of each month in our parking lot from 9-11 a.m.
Please arrive by 8:30 a.m. to help set up and distribute food. For more information email .
WOOLLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
FBC Forney serves students and their families who are zoned for WMS in Mesquite ISD. For more information email .
There are three areas of service available: (Please note everyone is subject to a background check.)
- Tutors will work with students in the subjects of Math and English between 4:00p - 4:45 p.m. Any retired educators would be a great fit! Even if not retired, join us! You will be used wisely.
- Bus drivers will transport the students from WMS to FBC Forney at 4:46 p.m. in time to have Wednesday night supper.
- Shepherds will guide and direct student visitors during supper and then 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 Woolley
FORNEY ISD HYGIENE KITS
Each month, FBC Forney provides personal hygiene product kits to every FISD student on the free food program (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, etc.). For more information email .
Kit supplies are needed, if you can help, click the Amazon Wish List link below:
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.
GIFT OF HOPE
FBC Forney and Forney Police Department are partnered together to provide gifts to families in need at Christmas. This one night event impacts many families in the community.
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.
PARTY IN THE PARK
These summer block parties in community parks of neighborhoods around Forney allow us to provide local residents with a fun, evening event with bounce houses, games, and food.
DOOR TO DOOR
FBC Forney is systematically going to every home in the surrounding area in order to invite them to church and share the gospel with them.
PERSONAL EVANGELISM TRAINING WORKSHOPS
Over the course of just one workshop that is offered several times during the year, attendees learn how to share the gospel 1-on-1 with an unbeliever.
CHRISTMAS EVE AND EASTER SUNDAY
These elaborate, exciting events are a deliberate effort to draw unbelievers to hear and consider the gospel.
Mission Trips
Alaska - Iditarod Finish Line
Trip dates are March 7-15, 2024
We will join Alaska Missions in their eighteenth year the lditarod finish line. Our task is two-fold: reach the local musher subculture as well as the local indigenous populations of the Bering Straits Region. Click here for a trip brochure.
Registration is closed.
Southeast Africa
Trip dates are April 11-20, 2024.
We will be sharing our faith with university students and Diaspora. Also, in the business market with Muslim people from Somalia and Central Asia. Click here for a trip brochure.
Registration is closed.
Paris, France
Trip dates are May 12-19, 2024.
We will be offering Henna designs on women's hands in market areas where North African women do their shopping. This trip is for women. Click here for a trip brochure.
Registration is closed.
Zambia, Southern Africa
Trip dates are July 18-28, 2024
Go with Pastor James Jordan to Zambia and in eight days plant a brand new church where one is desperately needed. The Mission Team will depart from DFW traveling to Lusaka, Zambia. The team will then travel by private bus to the Chimweme Lodge in Petauke. Through a partnership with Pastors/church planters attending the Sinda Church Missions Network Pastor Training School in Eastern Zambia (between Petauke and Sinda) your team will assist the believers in this area to plant one or more new churches. Each day you will have the opportunity to share the Gospel hut to hut, through the showing of the Jesus Film and through sports evangelism. By the end of the week, a new church will be planted with a trained pastor. The CMN Pastor Training School has about 25 students who attend our Bible Schools a week a month for 24 months to earn their diploma. One of the students from that school will be the pastor of the church your team will assist in planting through your evangelistic efforts. On Sunday you will attend churches in the area participating in a Zambian Baptist Church service where you will have the opportunity to lead in Bible Study, testimonies and preaching. At the conclusion of the week of ministry your team will then enjoy a safari at South Luangwa National Park in Mfuwe, Zambia. The team will then travel back to Lusaka to catch their flight back to Texas.
Price: Airfare plus ground cost and safari
Ground Cost: $1350 USD (8 days on the ground)
Safari: $425 USD
Ground Cost includes all expenses upon arrival. (Transportation, fuel, lodging, meals, translators, translator meals, ministry expenses, short term travel insurance through Mission Safe, tips/tolls, internet and water). Zambia does not require a visa fee or a visa before arrival. You will only need a valid US Passport.
Kenya, East Africa
Trip dates are September 18-28, 2024
Go with Pastor Nathan to Kenya and in eight days plant a brand new church where one is desperately needed. The Mission Team will depart from DFW traveling to Nairobi, Kenya. The team will then travel by private vans to the Brevan Hotel in Bomet, Kenya. Through a partnership with Pastors/church planters attending the Church Missions Network Pastor Training School in that area, your team will assist the believers in this area to plant one or more new churches. Each day you will have the opportunity to share the Gospel hut to hut, through the showing of the Jesus Film, through village-wide evangelistic crusades and through sports evangelism. By the end of the week, a new church will be planted with a trained pastor. The CMN Pastor Training School has between 20/25 students who attend our Bible Schools a week a month for 24 months to earn their diploma. One of the students from that school will be the pastor of the Baptist Church your team will assist in planting through your evangelistic efforts. On Sunday you will attend churches in the area participating in a Kenyan Baptist Church service where you will have the opportunity to lead in Bible Study, testimonies and preaching. At the conclusion of the week of ministry your team will then enjoy a safari in the Masai Mara in the Masai Mara National Reserve. The team will then travel back to Nairobi to catch their flight back to Texas.
Price: Airfare plus ground cost and safari
Ground Cost: $1350 USD (8 days on the ground)
Safari: $320 USD (lodging, game drives, tips, etc.)
Ground Cost includes all expenses upon arrival. (Transportation, fuel, lodging, meals, translators, translator meals, ministry expenses, short term travel insurance through Mission Safe, tolls, internet and water). Kenya does require a visa fee and the visa must be secured online before arrival. The cost is $50.00 USD.