Tom Shanklin will be ministering at the annual Pelican Tent Meeting, 1/2 miles east on Hwy 108 in Pelican Rapids, on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 3-4 at 7 p.m. The meetings will include Gospel preaching, worship and prayer for the sick. The Holy Spirit will be our welcomed Guest! On Friday at 5:30 p.m., there will be an authentic Texas Barbecue. … Read more>>>
I traveled to Starkweather, North Dakota in June for three days of meetings at Trinity-Bergen Lutheran Church. We promoted this as “Revival: Forgiveness, Healing & Divine Purpose.” On our poster, we stated, “Come and be refreshed!” And God did not fail to bring His refreshing to those who came with open hearts. In three nights, I preached on “You Must … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Since returning from England and Wales in May, my heart has been captivated by thoughts of the great need for revival in the US, the UK, and many places around the world. I have been studying some of the great revivals of the past to see what it was that turned nations around and spawned great movements … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin As I was traveling north of Fargo, ND, yesterday on I-29, I saw one of those electronic signs from the Highway Department with these words, “YOUR DAD LOVES YOU! BUCKLE UP!” I thought of the words from the lips of Jesus, “For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Cross pollination is an important part of crop production. Hybrids are produced by intentionally cross pollinating two varieties of plants. The resulting seed is more powerful, more fruitful, more resistant to disease and pests. We have learned on our little farm that apple trees require cross pollination to even produce a crop. Two different varieties are required … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin In May, the Lord sent me to England and Wales to bring encouragement, link arms with His Church, build relationships, and to pray. On my flight to London, I sat with a man from England who was returning home after a week of work in the U.S. I asked him if he was a Christian, and … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Tom just texted me at 6:45 a.m. from London that he was boarding and would be home soon. Well, I’ll see him about 5:30 or 6 p.m., that is. It’s always good to have my man back home after his in-country or out-of-country missions trips! Not only do I miss his charming and winning personality, but all … Read more>>>
I just returned from a powerful weekend of ministry at our Next Generations Conference at Good News Fellowship Church in Gary, Minnesota. On Friday night, I talked about the need for all generations in the Body of Christ to work together for the glory of God. Every member of the Body of Christ is important, from the youngest to the … Read more>>>
The Mankato Believers School of Ministry, which was held January 11-Marcy 29, lit Gospel fires in the hearts of the students from age 11 to 81 who participated. We had up to 29 in attendance from churches in Mankato and the surrounding area, including students from St. Peter, New Ulm, Arlington, and Glencoe. The Believers School of Ministry equips Christians … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin I’m still on-fire from Our Mission to Benin in February! It was a great experience and I’ve been sharing about it with churches and individuals as God gives me the opportunity. We’ve also received reports from Benin that people are coming into the churches as a result of our ministry. One of the things that was impressed … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.” Psalms 145:4, KJV. One of the greatest responsibilities we have is to reach the next generations for the Lord. If we do not give our faith away to the next generation, it will die with us. At one point in Israel’s history, it … Read more>>>
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>>>
By Susan Shanklin For all of you that have scanned the front and inside then flipped to the back here, my stuff isn’t as interesting or note worthy as Tom’s, but rather mine is the life and notes of the keeper of the stuff. “No one can agree with what you say! All must share alike: whoever stays behind with … 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>>>
