By Susan Shanklin Oh, poor Ella! The world came crashing down on Ella the other day. The world that she trusted and felt so sure about came to a shocking end. Ella is our 70-pound yellow lab dog that we got from the shelter at 81 pounds, an independent and in-charge canine. Just before Christmas of last year, Tom took … Read more>>>
These are sermon notes on messages concerning evangelism and the Great Commission. They are designed to inspire and encourage God’s people to press into God’s will for their lives and to become witnesses for Jesus. Please feel free to use these notes and adapt them as you see fit. Align Yourself with the Lord—Doing God’s will does not come automatically. … Read more>>>
Susan Shanklin will speak at a “God’s Power=Girl Power” Womens Conference and Luncheon on Saturday, September 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Cedric’s Banquet Room in Hendricks, MN. The meeting is hosted by Faith Family Christian Center. Please RSVP by September 9th.
Read more>>>By Tom Shanklin “For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.” Hebrews 4:2, KJV. The Gospel message is like those bags of cement that you buy at the home improvement store. They are all prepared to do a … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin In July, Susan and I both filled in for Pastor Bob and Judy Holmbeck of Gaylord Assembly of God, who were off for a ministry trip to Wisconsin. Susan filled the pulpit for a Sunday morning service and I had the opportunity to minister at the Sibley County Jail for the Tuesday Bible Study. Susan’s ministry was … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin It’s so close to August I can almost touch it and the garden is increasing to the point that I don’t know which vegetables to eat at each meal! Tom’s ever favorite vegetable to eat at breakfast is eggplant, A lightly sprayed pan with slices of eggplant sprinkled with salt, pepper and garlic steamed to perfection sided … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin We have been privileged to see many people healed in our ministry over the years—healings of arthritis, aches and pains, injuries, and cancers. We have seen miraculous conceptions, deafness healed, paralysis, and much more. I think of throngs of people in India receiving instant manifestations of healing. It seems to just keep on happening! Sometimes I think … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Do you have desire for something? A longing for something out of the ordinary? Just something special you want? Oh, you don’t talk about it much for you might think people think it silly or not necessary? A lot of questions for an opening paragraph! My Tom had a desire for a looooooooong time. Years, that is. … Read more>>>
The Healing CD: Healing Scriptures and Prayers by Tom Shanklin (Available in CD & MP3) Originally released as “The Healing Tape,” this valuable tool has helped many to find divine healing through God’s Word. It’s not a sermon, but rather a collection of scriptures, confessions and prayers designed to help the sick regain sound health in their spirit, soul and … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin This year, 59 campers took part in the 10th annual Kids at the Point Youth Camp at Hendricks, Minnesota, where bunkhouses, waterslides and porta potties transform Pastors Chris and Joyce Caugherty’s working farm into four days of spiritual awaking and exuberant fun. Crafts, a Christian rapper, well-fueled campfires, S’mores, sweet, hand-raising praise and worship, solid Bible teaching, … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin We had some good opportunities for ministry in May. We had another session of the Believers School of Ministry at For His Glory Church in Spring Grove, MN, where I shared a new lesson called “Nurturing New Believers.” One of the most important responsibilities of the local church is taking care of the babies in our midst. … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “What are you going to do with your life?” That is what I asked a group of adults and young people at the Church of Nazarene in LaMoure, ND, last month. It is a question that all of us would do well to ponder. After all, God’s Word indicates that He has a divine destiny and purpose … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Have you ever imagined in your mind an event or plan? Had it all scoped out in your mind in detail, with color and sound? You are thinking that this is how it is going to go or unfold, only to have it so not happen that way? The planning becomes unplanned. The heavens don’t open up … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Our Believers School of Ministry in Gary, Minnesota in April went well. This time we held it on a Friday night and all day Saturday. This gave us time to have four lessons, plus times of practical application where we role played sharing our testimonies and leading others to Christ. Some people who have attended our school … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Oh God, when are you going to do something about this? Are you there?” How many of us have prayed a prayer like that at times in our lives? We see God as a sort of holy genie that will intervene in our circumstance and make everything right. Certainly, it is true, He is a very present … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Let me ask you a question. Does your city or your area need God? Do the people around you need to see and feel a manifestation of His glory in their midst? Do they need to experience the presence of the Lord in a real and tangible way? Well, I have news for you. You and your … Read more>>>
I would like to recommend this article from Greg Laurie. It’s called 1st Century Teaching for 21st Century and its on ChurchLeaders.com. If you’re interested in learning about biblical principles for evangelism, this will help you to see the both the method and the message that God wants us to proclaim in the 21st Century. Only by preaching the biblical message can … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin What is God doing in this hour? He is arising in His church. His glory shall be seen upon the land! It’s time to awake to righteousness! It’s time to cooperate with the great plan of God! It’s time to get in the flow of God’s power and love! He told us to “…Go ye into all … Read more>>>
A Believers School of MInistry with Tom Shanklin will be held at Good News Fellowship Church in Gary on Saturday, April 12 at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The one day class is called “Sharing Your Faith 101:Living and Sharing the Gospel in Your Daily Life.” Tom Shanklin is an evangelist and author whose ministry is based in Mankato, MN. … Read more>>>
The meeting with Pastor Nate Belkstrom at Believers School of Ministry has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 13, 7 p.m. at Rasmussen College, Room 110, 130 St. Andrews Dr., Mankato. He will be speaking on “Glorifying God in the Workplace.” Pastor Belkstrom believes that instead of work being an interruption to our spiritual life, it is a primary way we … Read more>>>
