Photos by David Lysaker of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. Susan and I felt like we were on the mission field at our Love DL Gospel Festival at the City Park in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota in August. And why not? The United States IS a mission field, just as much as the rest of the world. As long as there are sinners … Read more>>>
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 business, church, or ministry, or the Body of Christ at large, we must learn to coordinate our efforts to accomplish … Read more>>>
For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. (1Corinthians 1:18, AV) We often think of the message of the cross as a message for the lost … for those without Christ. And certainly it is, if they will receive it! But here we see … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Jesus is the one foundation of the Church, but it seems that there is always someone or something trying to pull us off the foundation and trick us into following another path. When Susan and I came to the Lord back in the 70s, the fellowship we were a part of sang a song that went like this: … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria and preached Christ to them. And the multitudes with one accord heeded the things spoken by Philip, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. For unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice, came out of many who were possessed; and many who were paralyzed and lame were … Read more>>>
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 and preach the Gospel to EVERY creature. He did not limit His mission of love to a particular nation or … Read more>>>
This message, “Who Me … Evangelize?”, was given in Nowa Sol, Poland. Susan Shanklin encourages us all to “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” (Mark 16:15 NKJV) You may not be a pastor or an evangelist, but that doesn’t mean that God can’t use you to reach others for Him. God sees your potential, even when you … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “And He Himself gave some [to be] apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ,” (Ephesians 4:11-12 NKJV) God gave evangelists as a gift to the Church. In this message we look at God’s awesome plan … Read more>>>
This is a “now” word to the Body of Christ calling us to work together with all the generations to reach this world for Jesus Christ. We are in a new season now. We all need to cooperate together with what God is doing. Israel was called to go possess the land of promise, but because of their unbelief they … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, And deep darkness the people; But the LORD will arise over you, And His glory will be seen upon you. (Isaiah 60:1-2 NKJV) This morning I was praying about how we can … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin I was speaking with a friend recently about the upcoming year when suddenly the thought flashed through my mind, “20/20 in 2020.” I believe that the Lord is calling us all to have 20/20 vision in this coming year. Just think for a moment about how important our eyesight is to everything we do—whether it be driving … Read more>>>
Have you ever wondered what you and your local church can do to reach the world for Jesus Christ? This message from the heart of God, based on the church at Antioch (Acts 13:1-3 & Acts 11:19-30), will help you to see God’s plan for your life and your local church. As the church at Antioch sought the Lord and … Read more>>>
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 to Oswald J. Smith, but the one above encapsulates the great deficiency of the Church, then and now. It serves … Read more>>>
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 thing was that the bottom of a toilet was attached to one side of the treasure chest. The obvious inference … Read more>>>
By Kim Ellison One day I was pondering some things the Lord had shown me and the call of God on my life. I was fearful that God’s call might be too difficult and I would not be able to complete the work He was asking me to do. The task seemed too great and beyond what I was capable … 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>>>
Notes: MAKING DISCIPLES WHO EVANGELIZE” Click here for a PDF version of these notes>>> “Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” And as He walked by the Sea … 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>>>
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>>>
I’ve just finished reading an incredible book! Chasing the Dragon by Jackie Pullinger is the story of her powerful ministry among opium addicts, gang members, and prostitutes in the Walled City of Hong Kong. Her unlikely journey began in 1966 when she left England with a one-way ticket on a slow boat to China. She had no missions organization, very little … Read more>>>
