Every five years, something special happens at Forum: our missionaries come home.
Missions Homecoming is a weekend for our entire church family to meet the people we partner with around the world, hear firsthand stories of what God is doing, and be reminded that we are part of something much bigger than ourselves.
This year’s theme is UN|REACHED. Throughout the weekend, we’ll look at the people and places around the world that still do not have access to the Gospel or Scripture in their heart language—and celebrate the incredible work God is already doing to change that.
WAYS TO PARTICIPATE
Friday, November 20
mandate for missions | 7 PM IN THE AUDITORIUM
Join us for an inspiring evening of worship and vision as we spotlight the "Mandate for Missions." While this night is tailored specifically for high school and college students, everyone is invited! Come witness how God is calling and mobilizing both current workers and the next generation of church leaders.
We’re honored to welcome Todd Ahrend—co-founder of The Traveling Team and a leading voice in student evangelism—for a powerful message designed to challenge and equip students for a life of kingdom work. Mark your calendars and bring a friend!
Saturday, November 21
MISSIONARY OPEN HOUSE | 12:00-2:30 PM IN THE FLC
Imagine connecting directly with global mission without leaving home! We’re hosting an informal gathering where you can meet Forum-partnered missionaries, hear powerful stories of kingdom work around the globe, ask questions, and pray together.
This is a fantastic event for the whole family, featuring child-friendly activities, interactive elements, and lunch available for purchase from local food trucks in our parking lot. You'll also explore an inspiring Bible translation display highlighting the current state of global Scripture access—and how we are reaching the milestone of Bibles in every heart language in our generation. Come hungry, bring the family, and be inspired!
BIBLE TRANSLATION PARADE & PRAYER | 2:30-3:30 PM FLC TO LOBBY
Step into the lobby to experience the Pioneer Bible Translation Display for a special time of prayer and consecration. Together, we'll lift up global translation efforts and pause for a short presentation previewing the upcoming Sunday message.
Take a moment before or after service to walk through the display, pray over unreached language groups, and prepare your heart for what God is doing across the nations.
Signature Saturday event | 6:30 pm in the auditorium
Get ready for an unforgettable evening as we gather to celebrate the incredible stories of our global mission partners! Together, we’ll see how the Gospel is reaching the nations and how Unreached People Groups are receiving the Bible in their own languages for the first time.
We’ll cap off the night with an energetic, high-flying performance by the comedy juggling duo The Passing Zone! Their hilarious, interactive show guarantees plenty of audience participation while driving home the heart of what it means to reach out to others.
Note: This is the only ticketed event of the weekend, so be sure to grab your tickets in advance!
Sunday, November 22
SUNDAY CLASS MISSIONARY TAKEOVER | 8:30 & 10:00 AM in the education hallway
Ever wondered what daily life looks like for missionaries serving across the globe? Hear directly from several of our global partners as they share personal stories of their work, who they serve alongside, and how their ministries fit into the bigger picture of reaching the nations for Christ. Join in on any of the Sunday Bible classes mentioned below to gain a fresh perspective on global missions and discover how God is using our church family to make a worldwide impact.
Sunday Bible classes to join in on:
8:30 AM - Room 203
10:00 AM - Hub, Room 200, 202, 203, FLC-A
the SUNDAY gathering: un-reached | 8:30, 10:00, & 11:30 AM in the auditorium
Prepare to be inspired this Sunday morning as we welcome the President of Pioneer Bible Translators, Greg Preutt, for a powerful keynote message! He will share the incredible, real-time progress of global Bible translation in our era and unveil what is set to unfold within this very generation. It’s a unique look at history in the making—come ready to see how God is breaking language barriers to bring His Word to every nation.
MEET OUR MISSIONARIES
Want to learn more about the missions that Forum supports before the big weekend? Click the button below to read about each of the missionaries and their mission field.