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>>>
By Susan Shanklin Have you ever felt like you were caught up in a whirlwind and your feet landed somewhere else? Well, that’s how the trip to the United Kingdom was! I went from catching my breath after returning from Benin, West Africa in mid-January to being whisked to the land of sheep-roaming green pastures, high hedges, and ancient stone … 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 For weeks Susan had thought we were going to visit a very special church leader named Bishop Sutton. In fact we were on our way to visit Pastors Dave and Jenny Dickerson and the lively congregation of the Bishop Sutton Community Church in Bishop Sutton, Somerset, South England. We had a wonderful time of worship and both … 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>>>
By Tom Shanklin When He came down from the mountains, large crowds followed Him. And then a leper came and worshipped Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” Jesus reached out His hand and touched him, saying, “I will. Be clean.” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. (Matthew 8:1-3 MEV) Knowing the will of … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Please pray for our upcoming mission to England and Wales. Susan and I will return there on March 29-April 15. These are nations that hold a huge place in my heart. England has experienced great revivals that have touched the world, The Welsh Revival of 1904-5, led by Evan Roberts, literally changed the spiritual landscape of Christianity. … Read more>>>
It’s not all God and it’s not all man. We must cooperate with God to see the His power released in our lives through prayer. By Tom Shanklin Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly beyond all that we ask or imagine, according to the power that works in us (Ephesians 3:20, MEV). When it comes to … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin I get excited when I see churches that are fulfilling the Great Commission and accomplishing great and mighty things through the power of the Holy Spirit. The story of the church at Antioch in the book of Acts provides a model for building a church that can change the world. Whether your church is just starting or … Read more>>>
We just received videos of the people enjoying and rejoicing of their new source of water in the remote village of Danzounmey, Benin, West Africa. What a blessing from the Lord! Through the generosity of our partners, we purchased a well for the Mt. Moriah Retreat Center and Bible School. This well will not only provide water for the needs … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do? (Psalms 11:3, KJV). Back in my hippie days before I knew the Lord, I built a house on poles. It was an amazing project in some ways. Built without power tools at the cost of $500, the 16 by 24 foot structure was constructed from recycled timbers … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Susan and I will never be the same after our trip to Benin, West Africa in January. Our days were filled with miracles, divine encounters, and strategic advancement of the Kingdom of God. The precious people of Benin, some who walked up to 6 miles each way to hear the Word of God, touched us in … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Where do I start? What do you want to know? Do I start with the miracle at the Minneapolis airport where they found me at the LAST gate of the airport 10 minutes before we were to board on our first leg of our trip to Benin to return my visa to me to enter Benin, Africa?????? … Read more>>>
2018 a Great Year of Advancement for the Kingdom of God Dear Partner, Thank you for your investment in the Kingdom of God through Tom Shanklin Ministries in 2018. It was a year of great progress for our mission “to unite with the whole Body of Christ to reach the whole world with the whole Gospel of Jesus Christ.” We … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Susan and I want to wish you a very bright and happy New Year! May it be the best year ever for you, your family, and your ministry! As we enter into 2019, let us all make it our great quest to walk in the love of God. The scripture says, “Therefore, if any man is in Christ, … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Yesterday, Susan and I visited our local shopping mall. The Christmas gift I had bought for her online did not work out, so I hoped to make a last-minute purchase for my bride. I guess they call it Panic Saturday, because so many people, especially men, are out and about making last-minute purchases. The mall was quite … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Susan and I are excited to launch out to Benin, west Africa on January 7-22, where a wonderful door has opened for the Gospel. While I was there last February, working with Lusk World Outreach, I was invited by national church leaders to return for two Gospel festivals and a workers conference. What a wonderful opportunity to … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Thanksgiving Day is a wonderful tradition in our nation. For our family, it’s a highlight of the year, when we gather together to feast, love one another, and give thanks to God for His many blessings. The First Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 after the early European settlers known as the Pilgrims gathered their first harvest in the … Read more>>>
