Local Evangelism and Global Missions

Brett Thompson, Pastor of Evangelism and Missions:

2025 Mission Trips

Interested in short or long-term mission opportunities in Central and South America? Email Brett Thompson at

International Trips
  • Southeast Africa 1 - May 3-10
  • Madrid, Spain - May 10-17
  • Southeast Africa 2 - June 14-21
  • Northern United Kingdom (Students) - June 20-28
    • This trip is now full.
  • Malawi - July 23-August 2
  • Toronto, Canada - August 9-16 
  • North Africa Ladies Trip - August 16-23
  • North Africa - September 13-20
  • Lombok Island - September 26-October 5
  • Southeast Africa #3 - October 11-18
  • London - November 1-8
Domestic Trips
  • Austin (Students) - July 12-18
  • Sturgis - August 1-9

Local Evangelism

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.

2025 Dates:

  • Saturday, May 11, 2025 in the Forum

For more information email . 

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.

Dates: Saturdays from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. for coffee and donuts. 

  • Saturday, April 19, 2025: Door to Door Easter Blitz
  • Saturday, May 17, 2025: Door to Door Evangelism

For more information email

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FOOD DISTRIBUTION

FBC Forney provides food to anyone in need. This large-scale food distribution takes place on the last Monday of each month in our parking lot from 9-11 a.m. 

NOTE:  Our 2025 Feeding Forney distribution dates are:

  • Monday, Mar. 31 - This has been cancelled
  • Monday, Apr. 28
  • Monday, May 19
  • Monday, June 30
  • Monday, July 28
  • Monday, Aug. 25
  • Monday, Sept. 28
  • Monday, Oct. 27
  • Monday, Nov. 24
  • Monday, Dec. 29

The distribution will take place 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 their car, food will be brought to them by our volunteers.

Volunteers: Please arrive by 7:30 a.m. to help set up and distribute food.  

  • We will set up signs, tables, and supplies.
  • Some of this will be done by a small advance team.  
  • If you want to be a part of that small advance team, let Kirk or Brett know.
  • Between 7:00 am and 8:00 am - The food truck delivers food, and volunteers set up tables for sorting and distribution.
  • From delivery to 9:00 am - Volunteers sort food items into bags or boxes and stage 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

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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.

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Mesquite ISD Ministry

FBC Forney serves students and their families who are zoned for Woolley Middle School, Vanguard, and Horne in Mesquite ISD. For more information email . We provide academic tutoring, hot meal and spiritual formation 

There are three areas of service available: (Please note everyone is subject to a background check.)

  1. 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. 
  2. Bus drivers will transport the students from Woolley, Vanguard and Horn to FBC Forney at 4:46 p.m. in time to have Wednesday night supper.
  3. 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 each Mesquite school

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FORNEY ISD HYGIENE KITS

Each month, FBC Forney provides approximately 600 personal hygiene product kits to every FISD student on the free food program (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, etc.). 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.

For more information email .

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.  

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CHRISTMAS EVE AND EASTER SUNDAY

These elaborate, exciting events are a deliberate effort to draw unbelievers to hear and consider the gospel.

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