The Lord is Still Your Doctor [Audio & Video]
“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 … Read more>>>
Tom Shanklin
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.
Partner Update: The Oil of the Holy Spirit
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 … Read more>>>
Miracles of Healing Testimonies [Video]
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, … Read more>>>
How to Pray with Power [Audio & Video]
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 … Read more>>>
Our New Book: Following Jesus
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 … Read more>>>
Update: Thank God for the Team!
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 … Read more>>>
It’s Time for Something New!
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.” … Read more>>>
Lord, Make Me Like Jesus!
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, … Read more>>>
Partner Update: Report from the Road
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 … Read more>>>
Stay Focused During Chaotic Times!
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 … Read more>>>
Partner Update: Teaching on the Holy Spirit
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 … Read more>>>
The Power of Speaking God’s Word [Audio & Video]
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. … Read more>>>
Partner Update: Preaching the Gospel Makes Me Happy!
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 … Read more>>>
Pray and Obey: Keys to Successful Ministry
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 … Read more>>>
The Father’s Medicinal Hugs
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 … Read more>>>
Partner Update: Sharing the Father’s Love
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 … Read more>>>
Partner Update: Let’s Get the Message Out!
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 … Read more>>>
Use the Name of Jesus [Audio & Video]
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, … Read more>>>
Partner Update: Going Forward!
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 … Read more>>>
Getting Free of Condemnation!
“Therefore, brothers, let it be known to you that through this Man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, (Acts 13:38, MEV). Are you living under condemnation? Maybe it’s a sin from years past that continues to hang like an … Read more>>>