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.
By Tom Shanklin Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. (John 4:35 KJV) As we enter into the final month of 2019, I want to say thank you to everyone who has helped us … Read more>>>
Have you ever wondered what you and your local church can do to reach the world for Jesus Christ? This message from the heart of God, based on the church at Antioch (Acts 13:1-3 & Acts 11:19-30), will help you to see God’s plan for your life and your local church. As the church at Antioch sought the Lord and … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Oh my friends, we are loaded with countless church activities, while the real work of the church, that of evangelizing and winning the lost is almost entirely neglected.” (Oswald J. Smith) There are many wonderful quotes attributed to Oswald J. Smith, but the one above encapsulates the great deficiency of the Church, then and now. It serves … Read more>>>
Check out this video from the Harvest Conference produced by Stan Strunc. By Tom Shanklin Well, it finally happened. The Harvest World Evangelism Conference of 2019 is in the books. There was much anticipation, prayer, preparation, and tribulation, but by the grace of God, we had a conference, and it was a great success. For me, this conference was a … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. Then saith … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen. (Mark 16.20, NKJV) I am so blessed to be a part of God’s plan to reach the world! Everywhere we go, the Lord continues to confirm His Word with signs following. Sometimes it’s people finding … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Several months ago, while I was in prayer, I had a very peculiar vision. It was not an open vision, just an impression on my heart. I saw a treasure chest full of valuables. But the odd thing was that the bottom of a toilet was attached to one side of the treasure chest. The obvious inference … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin I’m looking forward to our Prairie Fires Regional Men’s Advance coming up Saturday, August 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cedrics on Main Banquet Room, 202 S. Main Plaza, Hendricks, Mn. The theme this year is “God’s Men.” The meeting will include a free lunch provided by Faith Family Christian Center. This meeting is a … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin In July, I had wonderful meetings with Pastor Rob and Debbie Beuchler at Trinity-Bergen Lutheran Church in Starkweather, North Dakota. On Sunday morning I preached on “Wasted Treasure” and encouraged God’s people to use the gift of life that God has given them. On Sunday evening, we basked in the presence of God as I shared … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Are you looking for the true meaning and purpose for your life? Join us for our Harvest World Evangelism Conference with special guests Stan and Sarah Strunc, missionaries to Europe, on Sunday-Tuesday, Oct. 13-15, 2019. The interdenominational conference will be held at Bethel Baptist Church, 1250 Monks Ave., Mankato, MN. The Conference theme is “Sending Laborers into the … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a great earthquake so that the foundations of the prison were shaken, and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were loosed. And the keeper of the prison, awaking from sleep and … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin In June, Susan and I had wonderful meetings with Pastor John and Steph Hlad at Solid Rock Church in Monroe, Iowa. On Sunday morning, I encouraged the church with a message called “Your Church Can Touch the World.” I said that small churches can have a big impact if they will take the limits off of … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin You complain about winter and, bam, summer comes, and you start looking forward to fall and harvest. I tell you, we humans are never satisfied with whatever state (or season) we are in! It’s strawberry season here at the Shanklin Ponderosa (aka 3.3) and, rain or shine, someone has to go out there and pick. Mmmm, I … Read more>>>
Dear Partner, I love the fourth chapter of the Gospel of John, which contains the story of Jesus, the master evangelist, leading the Samaritan woman to the living water. It’s amazing to see how He guides the conversation in such a way that her heart is opened and changed. Perhaps more amazing, though, is the woman’s response to her encounter … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin I believe if you will listen to this audio message and apply it in your life, it will help you. God’s plan for every human being is victory! If you are experiencing defeat, discouragement, depression, and hopelessness, there is an answer in the Word of God—Praise! The secret to victory is to change what is coming out of … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin After 17 days of traveling, preaching, praying, and personal ministry in the United Kingdom, Susan and I returned with a sense that God had fanned the flames of revival and brought forth His Kingdom purposes. People were saved, healed, filled with the Holy Spirit, and charged with divine purpose for reaching the world for Jesus. Everywhere we … Read more>>>
Here are some testimonies from our time of ministry with Slovak Roma people in the Midlands of England earlier this month. We thank God for these precious people who are turning to the Lord and finding the peace that comes from knowing Jesus. They welcomed us also with open arms. These testimonies and translation are courtesy of Stan Strunc, who assists the Roma churches as an apostolic … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin I just wanted to give you a quick update of our ministry time here in the United Kingdom. We have just finished the first leg of our journey, where Susan and I ministered in churches in South England and South Wales. Our purpose here has been to encourage the believers and strengthen the churches in their mission … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries. (1 Corinthians 16:9, MEV). It seems like we just got off the plane from a powerful time of ministry in Benin, West Africa, and already we are about to embark on our next mission to England and Wales on March 29-April 15. … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin And a certain woman had a hemorrhage for twelve years, and had suffered much under many physicians. She had spent all that she had, and was not better but rather grew worse. When she had heard of Jesus, she came in the crowd behind Him and touched His garment. For she said, “If I may touch His … Read more>>>
