It’s Time for Something New!
By Tom Shanklin I threw away my old black sweater last night. It’s been around a long time. In recent years, no one has seen me wear it, other than my family members. It was what you call “threadbare.” It … Read more>>>
Category Archives: The Church
Pray and Obey: Keys to Successful Ministry
Have you ever wished that your ministry could be more successful, that you could reach more people, see more miracles, and help others to see Jesus more clearly? I have. In fact, it’s the cry of my heart. I’m not … Read more>>>
Preachers: Don’t Forget to Preach the Cross!
In the above video, Billy Graham shares the story that is mentioned in this article along with some other powerful truths about preaching the Gospel. Take eight minutes and listen. You will be blessed! By Tom Shanklin I have … Read more>>>
Finding the Purpose for Your Church [Audio with Telugu Translation]
In August, I shared a message by Skype with a church in Secunderabad, India based on the story of the church at Ephesus from Acts 19:1-20 called “Finding the Purpose for Your Church.” I thought you might enjoy the … Read more>>>
Re-digging the Wells of Revival
When we travel to countries like India or Nepal, we often encounter people who have never heard a clear presentation of the Gospel. I love that ministry—reaching into the hearts and minds of the unsaved with the glorious Gospel of … Read more>>>
Keep Running Your Race!
By Tom Shanklin And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it … Read more>>>
Evangelists Arise!
By Tom Shanklin Evangelists arise! The hour demands it. It’s time for those who have received the sacred call to sound the herald message of salvation, to shout it from the roof tops. Evangelists arise! Toss aside every excuse … Read more>>>
How to Become an Evangelistic Church
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 … Read more>>>
Preachers Need Mercy Too [19 Minute Audio]
All of us need mercy … including preachers. Mercy is required because we all have missed God, failed, fallen, and broken His commandments. When we recognize our failure, we can easily become discouraged. We may think: I’ll never be good … Read more>>>
Learning to Work Together!
For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, [you are] God’s building. (1Corinthians 3:9, NKJV) Learning to work together is one of the greatest keys to success in any venture. Whether it be staff members of a large … Read more>>>
Racial Prejudice Hinders the Gospel
By Tom Shanklin “He said to them, “Go into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” (Mark 16:15, MEV) When Jesus gave His final instructions to His followers, He told them to go into ALL the world … Read more>>>
Be a Peacemaker! It’s Normal Christianity!
By Tom Shanklin “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God.” (Matthew 5:9, MEV) We are called to be peacemakers. That is what is needed in the world today. We need to decide if we are … Read more>>>
The Real Work of the Church
By Tom Shanklin “Oh my friends, we are loaded with countless church activities, while the real work of the church, that of evangelizing and winning the lost is almost entirely neglected.” (Oswald J. Smith) There are many wonderful quotes attributed … Read more>>>
Wasted Treasure: Don’t Waste Your Life!
By Tom Shanklin Several months ago, while I was in prayer, I had a very peculiar vision. It was not an open vision, just an impression on my heart. I saw a treasure chest full of valuables. But the odd … Read more>>>
7 Characteristics of a World-Changing Church
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 … Read more>>>
Don’t Build Your House on Poles: Lay a Strong Foundation of Faith
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. … Read more>>>
Let Us Rise Up and Build the Church! [Audio]
By Tom Shanklin This message was preached as a part of series on the book of Nehemiah at Two Rivers Vineyard Church in Mankato, Minnesota. Nehemiah called the people to build up the walls of Jerusalem. Today, we, too, are … Read more>>>
Healthy Crops Require Cross Pollination … and So Do Christians
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 … Read more>>>
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work [Audio]
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 … Read more>>>
Your Church Can Touch the World [Audio]
The first step for your local church to touch the world is to believe that it can. Faith is the key that unlocks all the blessings on God, including success in ministry. God has a bigger vision for your church … Read more>>>