Our ministry partners in Nepal have asked us to have our book, “You Can Touch the World,” translated into Nepalese. They believe that the book will greatly aid them in the work of stimulating and training for evangelism in that Gospel-hungry nation. Nepal was a closed country to the Gospel until 2005, but since that time the doors have opened … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Note on Photo: There’s a story behind the photo which accompanies this article. I enjoy fishing, but don’t get to do a lot of it. In this photo, I look like an old pro with the big northern pike. But the truth is, this big fish was caught with some good advice from some real fishermen. As … Read more>>>
THE LATEST NEWS Our Believers School of Ministry began on January 23 here in Mankato after a blizzard cancellation for the first week of classes. Those who attended on the next bone chilling Thursday night were truly blessed. We had a tremendous sense of comradery as we gathered together in the name of Jesus with the purpose of fulfilling His … Read more>>>
By Kim Ellison Many people have questioned who Jesus was, what he did, and the claims he made about himself. Today there are several different opinions regarding the person of Jesus. This is not to say it is by and large a contemporary issue, but it appears to be more prevalent in today’s society to question the Deity of Jesus … Read more>>>
You Can Touch the World will unveil the awesome potential of your life, and inspire you to take the challenge to touch your world with the love of God. You will discover: The yearning heart of God for the people around you How to connect your life to His power Practical ways to release compassion to others How you can work … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.” Psalms 37:23, KJV. I think of God’s guidance as our heavenly GPS (Global Positioning System). On my phone, I can open Google Maps at any time and will see a map with a blinking dot indicating exactly where I am. … Read more>>>
…but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you the most joyful news ever announced, and it is for everyone! Luke 2:10 (TLB) The most joyful news ever announced! Think of it! A Savior is born in Bethlehem! It’s a day to rejoice! It’s a day to be thankful! It’s a day to receive the Savior! … Read more>>>
Here’s some recent notes we’ve received: Happy with Report from Nepal Wonderful report of your trip to Nepal. I prayed and prayed for your success and safety and for Susan’s. I especially liked her “thank you” story. The Nepalese have so little and treasure it; we have so much and despise it. Funny how God works, huh?! (CZ, Northern Minnesota) … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Most late mornings or early afternoons you will find Tom and me walking in an older style mall which used to house Pennys and Sears and other shops. The big name box stores are long gone and new businesses and offices abound. The very well cared for and CLEAN mall has a sign at one of the … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin I had a wonderful time of ministry in September in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Iowa. I was at New Life Fellowship in Tolna, ND with Pastor Jeff Kapelle. This church has experienced revival and a move of the power of God in recent months with their “Great Awakening” meetings. At Tolna, Sharon Walter, who I had prayed for … Read more>>>
Susan Shanklin will be the speaker at a Women’s Conference and Luncheon sponsored by Faith Family Christian Center in Hendricks, MN on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. She will be speaking on “Slaying Your Giants.” The following comment is from one of the women who attended the conference last year: I was so touched by Susan’s timely message last … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin I’m charged. I’m ready! Ready for what? Harvest! Oh, I can say with a certainty it seemed to come oh so fast. Spring was wet and cold and early August felt like spring, but it doesn’t matter how I feel. It’s the when the fruit is ready, well it’s ready! It’s so nice to finish what you … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave himself for us, that he … Read more>>>
Thanks so much for all of you who write to encourage us. It really is a great blessing to us to hear from you. Tom Encouragement on Evangelistic Work in MN, ND, and SD Thank you Tom and Susan for your evangelistic work in our state—Minnesota and in our neighbor’s states—ND, SD, and the Indian Reservations. Your work is needed … Read more>>>
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.” John 14:12, KJV. This is one of the most astounding verses in the entire Bible, and it is just as true as John 3:16, Genesis 1:1 … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin In July, I preached a barn revival at Shawn and Maria Johnson’s farm near Pipestone, MN. You may ask—what is a barn revival? It is a Gospel meeting held in a barn or farm building. This one was held in a machine shed which is normally used to repair and maintain Shawn’s tractors which he uses for … Read more>>>
Here are links to printable teaching notes for our evangelism conferences we have taught in the US and other nations. Feel free to take them, customize them, translate them, and use them to train believers and ministers to reach their world for Jesus. The Believer’s Ministry Do the Work of an Evangelist Doing the Works of Jesus Make Me a … Read more>>>
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall … Read more>>>
Tom Shanklin taught on Lifestyle Evangelism at a leadership conference held in Siliguri, West Bengal, India in March 2013. The conference was sponsored by Tom Shanklin Ministries in cooperation with Calvary Commission India of Hyderabad India. God is awakening everyday believers to the reality and the privilege that they can share Christ in their everyday life. The ministry of touching … Read more>>>
“And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;” Ephesians 5:18, 19, KJV. As believers, we don’t need to get drunk on wine or messed up on drugs to be happy. We have the … Read more>>>
