Local Evangelism | FBC Forney External

Local evangelism emphasizes building genuine relationships and sharing the gospel with people in the community. This involves connecting with neighbors, coworkers, or others in everyday settings, often through sharing personal testimonies, Bible studies, or church events. At FBC Forney, we teach you how to share the gospel in one-on-one settings with unbelievers, then we provide opportunities for you to practice evangelism through events that often focus on supporting the needs of our community. Some of our local initiatives include:

Personal Evangelism Training Workshops

In just one workshop, offered several times during the year, attendees learn how to easily and effectively share the gospel one-on-one with an unbeliever. See the calendar of events below for workshop dates and times.

For more information email aleach@fbcforney.org

Door-to-Door Evangelism

FBC Forney systematically goes to every home in the surrounding area to invite people to church and share the gospel with them.

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

2025-26 Dates:

Saturday, Dec. 13 - Christmas Eve Blitz
Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026
Saturday, April 4, 2026 - Easter Blitz
Saturday, May 16, 2026

For more information, email aleach@fbcforney.org.

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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 11:00 a.m. See the calendar of events below for specific dates.

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 you.

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.
Between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., the food truck delivers food, 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

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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 to Nov. 19, with a new semester starting in the Spring. Classes are on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at FBC Forney (1003 College Street | Forney, TX).

Childcare is available during class, and our Wednesday Night programming for children and teens is also available. The cost is only $20 for the semester.

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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. See our weekly communications for more details closer to summer dates.

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 aleach@fbcforney.org. We provide academic tutoring, hot meals, and spiritual formation.

There are three service areas 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

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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 aleach@fbcforney.org.
Click here to sign up to deliver kits to student homes.

Delivery Drivers

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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 aleach@fbcforney.org.