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 local evangelism initiatives include:
Tools to Share Your Faith
God has given ALL believers the responsibility for the Great
Commission.
Every Christian has the potential to take part and to bear much fruit for
God. Everyone has the potential to witness to others and to disciple
them. How do you do this?
- Make it a habit to pray for more workers. For the salvation of others.
- Go and make disciples of all nations. Go on a Mission Trip.
- Share your story with others you come in contact with during the day. Tell others how you came
to know Christ and how your life has changed.
- Teach others God's Word.
God is Holy Tract
The God is Holy tract is a simple, understandable way to lead someone to salvation. Remember, a simple invitation to come to
church with you is all it might take to bring someone to know the Lord. Invite
someone this Sunday.
God
is hOly in English
God
is Holy in Spanish
Hey
Kids - God is Holy in English
God
is Holy - Template for other Churches
Personal Evangelism Training Workshops
Over the course of just one workshop offered several times during the year, attendees learn how to share the gospel one-on-one with an unbeliever.
See the calendar below for 2025 dates.
For more information email aleach@fbcforney.org.
Door-to-Door Evangelism
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. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. for coffee and donuts.
- Saturday, October 4
- Saturday, December 13 - Christmas Eve Blitz
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 a.m.
NOTE: Our remaining 2025 Feeding Forney distribution dates are:
- Monday, Aug. 25
- Monday, Sept. 28
- 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 their car; our volunteers will bring food to them.
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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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 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.
Delivery Drivers
Click here to sign up to deliver kits to student homes.
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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.
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 gchildress@fbcforney.org 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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