Tom and Susan Shanklin
Tom and Susan Shanklin
Tom and Susan Shanklin are both part of the baby-boomer generation that sprung up in America after the end the Second World War. In the 70s, they embraced the hippie lifestyle and became involved in a life of drug use, experimenting with various forms of spirituality, and a rejection of what they saw as a hypocrisy in society. In 1977, both Tom and Susan had dramatic encounters with the living Christ, and were radically transformed. Jesus became real, and He became Lord of their lives. They served as pastors in various local churches in Minnesota and North Dakota for over 20 years, along with traveling nationally and internationally, and publishing the Gospel in various forms. Since 2005, the focus of their ministry has been evangelism and missions, and living the Christian life in practical ways with their family, church, and community.
Tom Shanklin
Tom Shanklin is motivated by a desire to see people reunited with God, healed (spiritually, emotionally, and physically), and filled with a sense of their divine purpose in life. He preaches in a simple and practical way that people of all ages and backgrounds can receive. Tom ministers within the United States as well as internationally encouraging people in their walk with God and exalting the message of the cross of Jesus Christ as the answer to their deepest need.
This ministry has been a blessing to many in the Body of Christ, from numerous denominations. I myself am a Lutheran pastor of the AFLC, and as we hold these meetings there are many people from Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Assembly of God, Mennonite, Methodist, and Non-denominational backgrounds who come to receive the Word of God and get changed by the Holy Spirit. The Lord is using Tom’s ministry to further the revival of the Church. Pastor Robert Buechler, Trinity-Bergen/Lake View Lutheran Parish, Starkweather, ND
Susan Shanklin
Susan Shanklin brings a powerful and unique approach to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Her straightforward method brings conviction and empowerment into people’s lives by applying the Scriptures to real life situations. She is bold and compassionate in her presentation and has a special ability to make people laugh and to look at things in a fresh new way. Many people enjoy her unique writing style, which combines witty insights into everyday life with a spiritual punch. Her articles appear in the ministry’s newsletter and on the website.
It was pure joy to have Susan minister at our women’s conference. She was so down to earth and transparent in her life experiences. Her teaching was laced with scriptures that everyone could apply to in their own lives. Laughter filled the day with her witty insights. We were all personally blessed and it was all to the Glory of God! Pastor Joyce Caugherty, Faith Family Christian Center, Hendricks, MN