Tom Shanklin ministers within the United States and internationally. He is motivated by a desire to see people reunited with God and filled with a sense of their divine purpose in life.
Happy Thanksgiving! For those of us living in the United States, we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday on the fourth Thursday of November. It’s a wonderful time where families come together, feast on turkey, and give thanks for all that God has done. When we think of Thanksgiving, the pilgrims who came to America from Europe always come to mind, along with the grand celebration they … Read more>>>
“For I am the LORD who heals you.” (Exodus 15:26 MEV) Sometimes we think of God as the One who used to heal back in the Bible days or the God who will heal us later in the sweet by and by. But in Exodus 15:26, God identifies Himself as the Lord your Doctor NOW. Watch or listen to this message … Read more>>>
You love righteousness and hate wickedness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You with the oil of gladness more than Your companions. (Psalms 45:7 NKJV). Things work better with a little oil. Recently, Susan has returned to making stained glass art. Her tools and supplies have been sitting in the garage since we moved here nearly four years ago. Because … Read more>>>
Check out this 13-minute video of miracles of healing from South Asia to the Czech Republic to Iowa, Minnesota, and North Dakota. Yes, God still heals because of what Jesus did 2,000 years ago. Check out the instantaneous physical healings, the healing of mental illness, emotional healing, and more. Enjoy watching what God has done, give Him the glory, and expect … Read more>>>
The Holy Scripture says that the “effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man accomplishes much.” (James 5:16 MEV) God wants us to learn to pray effective, powerful prayers that accomplish much, not mealy-mouthed, weak prayers that accomplish nothing. This video gives keys from the Word of God that open our understanding of how to pray with power. Listen and receive! … Read more>>>
Build a Life That Lasts — Follow Jesus with Confidence and Purpose Are you searching for a deeper relationship with God or a solid foundation in your Christian life? In Following Jesus: A Simple Guide to the Christian Life, Tom Shanklin offers a clear, Bible-based roadmap to salvation, spiritual growth, and walking in the power of the Holy Spirit. Whether … Read more>>>
Dear Precious People, Susan and I are so thankful for the team that God has given us to fulfill our mission of helping people find the solution to their deepest needs. We know that the Gospel is the answer. As the Apostle Paul, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, wrote: For I am not ashamed of the gospel of … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin I threw away my old black sweater last night. It’s been around a long time. In recent years, no one has seen me wear it, other than my family members. It was what you call “threadbare.” It had some holes, but mostly the fabric was worn thin by the multitude of washings. The pull tab on … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin I once heard a story about a minister who was unjustly convicted of a crime and ended up in prison as a cellmate to a hardened criminal. Naturally, the minister shared the Gospel with his fellow inmate, but had little success reaching him for Jesus. Finally, the Lord gave him an idea. He asked the man, “Do … Read more>>>
August 2025 Dear Precious Saints of God, I had some wonderful meetings in July, starting with a Sunday morning service at For His Glory Church in Spring Grove, Minnesota. This is a church that I helped to start and where I ministered at least monthly for many years. I had not been to the church for 2 1/2 years and … Read more>>>
This month, I encourage you to stay focused on the things that are most important to the Lord. We are living in a time of great chaos and confusion, and if we are not careful, we can become distracted and lose our vision for the things of God. I want to remind you that our hope is in the Lord, … Read more>>>
July 2025 Dear precious people of God, In June, Susan and I visited The Country Church in Ruthton. On Sunday morning and evening, I spoke about “The Holy Spirit Our Helper” and “The Holy Spirit Our Power Source.” I encouraged the church to cultivate their relationship with the Holy Spirit and to tap into the power source. The messages were … Read more>>>
Speaking God’s Word is a powerful way to release your faith! In this audio and video message, we share the story of a woman who released her faith through her speech and actions and received a miracle from God. Whether it is for salvation, healing, deliverance, or any blessing from God, we can release our faith through the words … Read more>>>
June 2025 Dear Friends, I have been enjoying more travel and ministry. At the end of April, I visited Good News Fellowship Church in Gary. The church includes some of the people from the first church we pastored in nearby Twin Valley, Minnesota, back in the early ‘80s. On Sunday, I spoke on the radio, via Facebook, during the Sunday … Read more>>>
Have you ever wished that your ministry could be more successful, that you could reach more people, see more miracles, and help others to see Jesus more clearly? I have. In fact, it’s the cry of my heart. I’m not only talking about reaching the multitudes in Africa or building a big church in America. I’m also talking about ministry … Read more>>>
And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. (Luke 15:20 KJV). The story of the Prodigal Son gives us a great picture of the Father’s love for his children. The son had recognized his … Read more>>>
Dear Friends and Partners, One of the great joys of my life is sharing the Father’s love with people who don’t know Him. I can’t think of anything that I could do that would be more of an act of kindness than sharing the good news with someone who needs Jesus in their life. For many years, I have done … Read more>>>
Dear Friends, In March I had some powerful meetings in North Dakota. The emphasis of my preaching was what it means to be a child of God. At Zion Lutheran Brethren Church in Maddock, where I ministered for the first time, I preached on “You Must Be Born Again” on Sunday morning. About six people responded to a call for … Read more>>>
And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all. (Acts 3:16, KJV). Today, I want to encourage you to use the name of Jesus to overcome the enemy and to see miracles. … Read more>>>
Dear Partner, In February, we had our annual board meeting for Tom Shanklin Ministries, which was a great encouragement to Susan and me. Each year, we look back at the past year and move ahead with our goals for the future. Glory to God! Here are some things that were accomplished in 2024: We saw a large increase in our … Read more>>>
