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.
Pray for Our Tent Revival at Hendricks, MN Sept. 9-11
“Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?” Psalms 85:6, KJV. Please pray for the upcoming Tent Revival with Tom Shanklin, Sept. 9-11, which will be held at Pastors Chris and Caugherty’s farm west of Hendricks, MN. The meetings, which are sponsored by Faith Family Christian Center, Hendricks, MN, will be: Friday & Saturday, Sept. 9-10, … Read more>>>
Hearing the Voice of God
As we walk with God in these final days before Jesus’ return, it is essential that we learn to hear the voice of God. There are two things that are absolutely necessary. We must hear what God is saying and we must obey. However, in talking about hearing the voice of God, we do so with some trepidation, knowing that … Read more>>>
Trip to North Dakota & Canada
In late July, I travelled to LaMoure, North Dakota for meetings at The Church of the Nazarene. Pastor Carl Black called the Sunday morning and evening meetings a “mini-revival.” I shared my testimony and spoke from Jeremiah on Sunday morning: “And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13, KJV. … Read more>>>
United Methodist Church, Litchfield, MN
Today Susan and I traveled to Litchfield, where I minstered at the United Methodist Church. I was filling in for Pastor Bill Kerr, who was away on vacation. It was missions Sunday, so I shared some about our missions work, particularly among the native American people. A missions team from the church just left this morning for a mission trip … Read more>>>
Don’t Let the Devil Steal Your Lunch!
Gardening, like life, carries with it some real challenges. We’ve been fighting with the bunnies all year. Usually the cats and the dog keep them at bay, but since we gave away our overabundance of barn cats last year and the dog is getting old, the rabbits seem to be taking over the place. It all came to a head … Read more>>>
Pray for the Nations!
By Tom Shanklin My wife and I have made it a practice to pray together each morning. We pray for one another, for our family, for the partners of our ministry, and for our nation. We conclude our time of prayer by praying for one of the the nations of the world. Sometimes it’s a country that’s in the news, … Read more>>>
Fourteen Receive Christ at Youth Camp
Kids at the Point Youth Camp near Hendricks, Minnesota, is sponsored by Faith Family Christian Center and held on the farm of Pastors Chris and Joyce Caugherty. When I arrived at the camp, mud was everywhere. It was on the ground, in the tent, on the kids, in the Caugherty’s house, and everywhere else. It had been raining steadily for … Read more>>>
All Worship is Not Created Equal
“By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.” Hebrews 11:4, KJV. In this politically-correct, tolerant-of-everything environment we live in, we are being told that any approach to God is acceptable, as long as a … Read more>>>
Ministering on the Rosebud Indian Reservation
We had a wonderful and fruitful time of ministry last weekend, April 8-10 at the Carpenters Shop Church in Mission, SD, on the Rosebud Indian Reservation. Pastor Gerald Burns of Waukesha, Wisconsin and Dennis Dulske of Wapauca, Wisconsin traveled with me and helped with the time of ministry. Four people registered first-time decisions for Christ at the Sunday morning meeting. … Read more>>>
Dos and Don’ts for Raising Ministry Support
By Tom Shanklin Here’s some dos and don’ts for raising ministry support. Failure to raise adequate support is one of the biggest reasons people give up on their God-given ministry vision. Since going into the evangelistic ministry in 2005, I have lived by some biblical principles for raising support for the ministry which have been a great help to me … Read more>>>
Two Are Better Than One!
“Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.” Ecclesiastes 4:9, KJV. Today I preached at a church in Spring Grove, Minnesota and my wife preached in Gaylord, Minnesota. We covered more territory that way. I had a good time of ministry in Spring Grove, speaking on “The Gospel of Healing.” Exodus 15:26 Number 21 … Read more>>>
Healings in Richwood, Minnesota
On January 23, we held Hope and Healing Services at Northern Lights Tablernacle in Richwood, Minnesota. Due to the work of Pastor Bob St. Claire and members of the congregation, a number of visitors came to the services. About 15 people came forward in the two services to be healed in their relationship with God. Others testified of receiving emotional … Read more>>>
Ministering in Avoca, Minnesota
Avoca is small, with a grand total of 146 residents in the 2000 census. But there’s a great little church there called Word of Faith Fellowship, led by Pastor John Stenen, which help of his wife Terry. This couple has been faithful for many years to hold up the banner of Christ’s love and power in their part of the … Read more>>>
Ministering at Gaylord Assembly of God
Last Sunday, Susan and I were at Gaylord Assembly of God, Gaylord, Minnesota, with Pastor Bob and Judy Holmbeck. This is one of the churches where we enjoy a close relationship. Last year, we were with them in December also, so it’s almost a tradition. It’s a good time to ask a prayerful, encouraging church to pray for us in … Read more>>>
Nursing Home Visit
Yesterday, Susan and I visited the Hillcrest Nursing Home here in Mankato. We held a service for the residents. I spoke on “Knowing God” from John 17:3:“And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.” John 17:3, KJV. I emphasized the great privilege we have to enjoy a … Read more>>>
Radio Ministry Beginning in Mahnomen
Exciting things are happening here at Tom Shanklin Ministries. As I mentioned to you before, we are going on the radio on the Mahnomen, MN radio station, KRJM, beginning Sunday, Nov. 21. Susan and I have prepared our first broadcast. It’s called “Your Life Matters” and you can listen to it online here. Please pray that many people will be touched … Read more>>>
Your World is Your Pulpit
By Susan Shanklin Can’t help be happy! It’s 36 degrees, but they say it feels like 23 degrees, and the wind is howling from the west and I can FEEL the change in the air. Ha ha. Yes, who knows what tomorrow will bring. For me, I know I am safe in my Father’s arms and the best is yet … Read more>>>
Face to Face with Jesus
By Tom Shanklin Today, I want to talk to you about something this is at the very heart of the Gospel of Jesus Christ-that is, knowing and experiencing the Lord on a daily basis. In reality, all of us are seeking and hungering for fellowship with our Creator. We may not even realize it. We may be following after all … Read more>>>
The Gospel of Healing
By Tom Shanklin In the Gospel of John, chapter 10, verse 10, Jesus says, “I am come that they might have life and that they might have it more abundantly.” He doesn’t just say that he came to give us life, but He makes a special point to say “…and that they might have it more abundantly.” Jesus makes it … Read more>>>