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 Susan Shanklin I want to tell you a story of what happened when I was, oh, about 12 or 13 years old. I was riding in our brown and tan compact station wagon, with my mother, Blanche, descending down a long hill into my home town of Andover, Massachusetts. I guess she was going too fast, because she was … Read more>>>
Teamwork makes the dream work in world evangelism! It’s not a new revelation, but this truth was so impressed on my heart during our mission to Benin in February of 2018. Two ministries from the United States and all our supporters, a group of fellow workers from Benin, and 60 churches from Lalo, Benin all worked together to reach a … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.” Acts 2:32, KJV. Peter and the apostles told everybody, “Jesus is alive!” They were filled with joy. They had seen the Master die at the hands of cruel men. For three days, all hope was lost, as His body lie in a cold tomb. Then He arose … Read more>>>
A Next Generations Conference at Good News Fellowship Church, Gary, Minnesota, on Friday and Saturday, April 27-28, will feature food, a talent show, a youth band, and messages about how the young and the old can work together for glory of God. On Friday at 7 p.m., the youth band from Community Church International in Thief River Falls will lead … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin What is it like to look into the faces of thousands of eager people, and to deliver to them the message that is most dear to your heart? What’s it like to see adults and even children listening intently to every word as you pour out your heart? What is it like to see many of … Read more>>>
This message on the healing ministry was preached in an Evangelism Conference in Lalo, Benin in February 2018. The translation was into French. In the background you can hear a second translation into the local tribal language, Adja, This message explores the many ways that God heals and includes many testimonies from our ministry. You can heal the sick, in … Read more>>>
The greatest news ever is that Jesus died on the cross and rose again to give you eternal life. When you turn from sin and believe what Jesus did for you on the cross, God will forgive you, give you a new life, and reveal Himself to you in powerful ways. It’s Good News, and it’s for everyone! God Has … Read more>>>
The dates for the Benin mission are Feb. 12-26. We do need your prayer support! During my time in Benin, we’ll be working with Evangelist Michael Lusk. We will be holding an Evangelism Conference, a blitz of local churches, a Believers Rally, a Leaders Conference, and an open air Faith and Healing Festival, all in the city of Lalo, southern … Read more>>>
“You Can Touch the World” is now available in Urdu, the official language of Pakistan. “You Can Touch the World” has already been translated into Nepalese and Telugu, two of the major languages of Asia. The Urdu translation will enable us to encourage and train hundreds of ministers and young people to evangelize their fellow countrymen. Pakistan (population approximately 220 … Read more>>>
As we turned the page on this new year I had two words for 2018 in my spirit—order and freedom. These are words that the Lord spoke to me concerning my own life, but I believe they are also strong words for the Body of Christ. ORDER In the final days of 2017, the Lord was impressing on my heart a call … Read more>>>
Thank God for the opportunity we have to reach the least evangelized non-Muslim nation in Africa—Benin, West Africa. We are linking arms with Evangelist Michael Lusk of Lusk World Outreach on Feb. 12-26 for this mission. Our ministry in the city of Lalo, Benin (population 120,000) will include: An evangelism conference for Christian believers, pastors, and evangelists to encourage, train, … Read more>>>
Online Believers School of Ministry | Believers School in Your Church Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things! Find strength and fulfillment in your Christian life! Help your local church to grow! Reach others with the Good News of Jesus Christ! The Believers School of Ministry, a tool which has been used to train Christian believers around the world, is now underway! Classes … Read more>>>
In these days, the real move of God is what He is doing among His people. He is raising up an army to take this world for Him. The role of Gospel ministers (Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, and Teachers) is the equip God’s people to do this work. “And His gifts were <varied; He Himself appointed and gave men to us> some … Read more>>>
Dear Friend, “The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.” Psalms 37:23, KJV. I am excited to share with you some new steps that are ahead for this ministry, but before I do, let’s contemplate this scripture and pray that the LORD will guide our steps before Him in 2018. Susan … Read more>>>
Here’s some photo highlights from our ministry in 2017. Thank you for your part in helping us to reach people with the only message that can bring true and lasting help and healing—the Gospel of Jesus Chirst! It is our great privilege to take this message to our nation and the world.
Read more>>>Dear Friend, “Ye also helping together by prayer for us…” 2 Corinthians 1:11, KJV. As we look ahead to an exciting new year, I wanted to reach out to you for prayer. Susan and I are thankful for the way that you have stood with us in the past and helped us to see much fruit. Mission to Benin Exciting … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin It’s such a nice story! Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem. No room in the inn. A baby in a manger Oh, little town of Bethlehem. Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright! Christmas is delightful! But sometimes we can miss the real power and meaning of that birth in Bethlehem 2,000 years ago. … Read more>>>
Dear Friends, “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” This was a frequent mantra of Dr. D.L. Browning, the late founder of Kingsway Fellowship International, a ministerial fellowship of which I am a part. It’s a powerful key to success in life, in business, and in ministry. Remember your purpose and avoid the distractions which … Read more>>>
You CAN do the works of Jesus! One of the most amazing scriptures in all the Word of God is found in the Gospel of John: “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.” John … Read more>>>
“But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:57, KJV. Thank God, the message of the Gospel is a message of victory! The word victory means an act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition. We are in a battle for sure, but thanks be … Read more>>>
