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.
As we approach Easter, I am thinking about an Easter Sunday morning when I was nine years old in a Southern Baptist church. As I remember it, there was a guest speaker that day, likely an evangelist, who gave the message on the cross and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. I don’t remember the details of the sermon, but what … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a … Read more>>>
Many people are talking about the Asbury Revival, a spiritual awakening occurring on the campus of Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. The excitement about this move of God has been so great that people from all over the country and even other nations began to flock to experience the presence of God and to be a part of this move … Read more>>>
This month we are celebrating our partners. You make this ministry tick! God has great plans for us as we work together to see this glorious message of the Gospel go forth in our nation and around the world. We rejoice in the Lord for you every day, and pray God’s abundant blessings upon every area of your lives. Letters … Read more>>>
As you can see from the photo above, the second building at the Mt. Moriah Bible School in Benin is moving right along. As I shared with you last month, our friend in Benin, Apostle Isaac Clossou, put his faith to work for this building, which will house classrooms, a kitchen, and a dining room. Rev. Clossou’s vision for raising … Read more>>>
And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity. (Luke 13:12, AV) What is holding you back from God’s best in your life? Maybe it is a sickness that is keeping you back from fulfilling your dreams, like the woman who Jesus spoke to that day. Maybe it … Read more>>>
Dear Partner, After our morning prayer time, Susan said to me, “I wish our partners knew how important they are to us.” I concur completely, and that’s why I’m writing to you today. Susan and I feel close to our partners and partner churches, not only because they help us fulfill our mission, but because they demonstrate by their actions … Read more>>>
Dear Ministry Partner, Thank you for your financial support for Tom Shanklin Ministries in 2022. Susan and I are tremendously blessed and encouraged by your friendship and partnership. Although we made a major move from Mankato, Minnesota to Scandia, Minnesota on January 1, followed by back surgery for me on January 12, last year turned out to be a remarkable … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Sing, O barren, You who have not borne! Break forth into singing, and cry aloud, You who have not labored with child! For more are the children of the desolate Than the children of the married woman,” says the LORD. “Enlarge the place of your tent, And let them stretch out the curtains of your dwellings; Do … Read more>>>
I have some very exciting news to share with you about the Bible School in Benin, but first, I need to give you some history of our work in that nation. In February 2018, I made my first trip to Benin with Evangelist Michael Lusk of Vanguard Evangelism. We had a tremendous time of evangelism, with many people coming to … Read more>>>
When the prophet Isaiah was grieved by the enemies facing his nation, he cried out to God, “Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence…”(Isaiah 64:1, AV) Isaiah knew that there are some things that can only change by the manifestation of God’s presence. He had experienced … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Then the LORD answered me and said: “Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it. (Habakkuk 2:2, NKJV) October was a month of renewing vision and relationships. I attended three conferences and spent much time in prayer seeking the Lord for the next steps for this ministry. At a … Read more>>>
Susan and I had some wonderful meetings in Minnesota and South Dakota last month. Susan had a good time preaching at a women’s meeting at Hillside Church in Mankato, Minnesota. The ladies were strengthened, encouraged, and pointed forward. They were gracious and kind, appreciative of the ministry, and it was good to see old and new faces. We also visited … Read more>>>
A few weeks ago, while I was experiencing the presence of the Lord in a special way in a worship service, a picture came to my mind by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. I saw a mass of people with a thick black felt blanket covering them. Immediately, the scripture came to mind: Arise, shine, for your light has … Read more>>>
Have you ever wished that you had more power in your life and ministry? You may be surprised that a small adjustment could make a world of difference. “Don’t Forget to Preach the Cross” will jolt you into the reality that God confirms the message of the Cross with the power of the Holy Spirit. In this 22-minute message, you … Read more>>>
When a local church is in synch with the Lord, it becomes like a soul-winning, disciple-making machine made up of many different parts. Each unique part contributes to the fulfillment of the Great Commission. I would like to share with you some simple principles on how to become an evangelistic church. 1. Preach the Gospel. Make sure your messages are … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin I had a wonderful time of ministry in the Devils Lake, North Dakota area in August. I spoke five times in three days—first early Sunday morning at Webster Chapel in Webster and then 3-days of Revive Services at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Devils Lake. During these meetings, I had the opportunity to pray with 14 people who … Read more>>>
Did you know that your heavenly Father loves you? Did you know that He has your best interests at heart? As Jesus was preparing His disciples for His death, He spoke to them about their relationship with their heavenly Father. He was telling them that once He had fulfilled His mission to die for their sins and rise from the … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Yikes, it’s August. The tall green corn around here is tasseling soft tan tones. The chubby tomatoes are rippening, and the zucchini are turning into mini-tugboats. I need to suck in every twinkle of sunshine, for leaves will turn and swirl to the ground, and then that white stuff cascades from the sky. I can’t even say … Read more>>>
