In September, Susan Shanklin was the speaker for a women’s conference at the Faith Family Christian Center in Hendricks, Minnesota. She spoke on “Ain’t Gonna Give Up” and “Don’t Give Up on You” bringing a Word of encouragement and hope to the ladies of the area. The meetings were a time of refreshing, laughter, and release, and the Lord used … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin On Sept. 7-8 I was privileged to share a Fishers of Men Evangelism Seminar at a Men’s Advance for the Businessmen’s Fellowship which was held at the Three Crosses Retreat Center near Cannon Falls. I was blessed to see men coming out with a desire to learn more about how God could use them as Fishers … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Susan and I attended the 35th anniversary celebration at Living Word Church in Redwood Falls on September 9 where we enjoy good fellowship and a camaraderie in the Gospel. There was excitement in the air as the sanctuary was packed to praise God for what He had done in the past 35 years and to hear … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin The Country Church in Ruthton, Minnesota had a baptism planned on the day I was scheduled to speak. It seems appropriate that Pastor Rich DeRuyter would use a stock tank purchased at a farm and home store to baptize the converts. Five people followed the Lord in water baptism on the Sunday Susan and I were there. … Read more>>>
Hello Bro. Tom, Greetings in Jesus name. I hope you are doing well in the Lord. I ceaselessly pray for you, your ministry and family and I believe the Lord continues to lift you up. I have attached some pictures about what the Lord is doing here in East Africa through me. Please have a look at them and pray for me. … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin In July we held an Evangelistic Outreach at Twin Valley, Minnesota. This is the town where we started out in ministry in 1983 and pastored for 2 1/2 years. Some of the saints who were part of that church participated in the outreach. It’s good to see fruit that remains. They have remained true to their … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin In July I was in Hayward, Wisconsin, where I was a speaker for the annual Vacation Bible School (VBS) and Tent Revival for Northern Lights Christian Center. This was my first time to speak at this church, which is led by Pastor Tim Warner. Pastor Tim is also chairman of the International Ministerial Association, a worldwide association … Read more>>>
In late June we had a powerful meeting at the Every Tribe and Tongue Church in downtown Minneapolis. This new work, which was founded by Pastors Jim and Destaye Crawford, has a goal of reaching immigrants and others in the Minneapolis area. Pastors Jim and Destaye have served as missionaries to Destaye’s home country of Ethiopia. The couple also has … Read more>>>
In June, we held an Interdenominational Prayer and Healing Service in Mankato. This is the first time we have sponsored a service in our hometown, although we have ministered in some churches and other venues in the city. It felt good to put down an anchor and establish our presence in our own city. Mankato, like most places, is a … Read more>>>
We are excited to let you know about the Tom Shanklin Ministries Interdenominational Prayer and Healing Service on Friday, June 15, at 7 p.m. at the Happy Chef Restaurant banquet room, 2100 Highway 169 North in Mankato. MN. (see map) The meeting will focus on spiritual, emotional, physical and relational healing through the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. There will … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin I had great meetings in churches in LaMoure, North Dakota, Spring Grove, Minnesota, and Shell Lake, Wisconsin in May. I preached for the first time at the First Church of the Nazarene in Jamestown, North Dakota to a receptive crowd for a Friday night meeting. Many told me afterwards that they were blessed by the ministry of … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin I had an awesome time of ministry at The Carpenter Shop in Antelope, South Dakota on May 11-13 with Pastor Bob Stead. The Carpenter Shop is a local church on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in south central South Dakota. I have visited the reservation a number of times. Although the attendance was very small for the Friday … Read more>>>
Changes Seen at the Pine Ridge Reservation Thank you for all your prayers. I’ve seen some changes in my family and God has blessed me in a lot of ways. I can really see how great He is. Thank the Lord! (ASB, Wounded Knee, SD) From a Bible teacher in Kenya Thank you brother Tom and the ministry for replying … Read more>>>
Often, we look to a huge mega-church in one of the metropolitan areas to find the “formula” for growth and success. But God is not limited to such places. In fact, there are great treasures of truth to be found in other places—remote, obscure, rural places—where the great God of the universe is just as apt to do “great and … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Tom and I traveled together for a three-day ministry time at Abundant Life Assembly of God Church in Ladysmith, Wisconsin in February. Oh, I had the notes, I had the scriptures and I had the theme. You know, you can prepare and try so very hard to do something only to have the Lord make it so … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin When Brent and Jennifer Sietsema were married in May of 2010, they immediately began to plan for their new family. They both wanted children, and they felt like Jennifer’s biological clock was running out. She was 33 years old at the time. They were soon delighted to find out that Jennifer was pregnant, but after 11 weeks … Read more>>>
Susan and I had a great time of ministry at Bienvenidos a Jesús Church in Lakeville, Minnesota on Sunday, January 22. I preached on “Life and Life More Abundantly” from John 10:10, telling the people that God has provided victory for them in Christ Jesus. Five people made decisions for Christ and we prayed for many needs among the people. According … Read more>>>
A new door has opened for Tom Shanklin Ministries’ Radio Ministry. Beginning on January 21st., “Your Life Matters with Tom and Susan Shanklin” will air each Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. on KSJB Radio, Jamestown, North Dakota. The addition of the Jamestown station represents a major expansion of Tom Shanklin Ministries’ Radio Ministry Schedule. Broadcasting at 600 kHz with 5000 … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin If you have a desire to preach the Gospel, don’t sit around waiting for someone to invite you to come preach in a big church or a stadium. Get busy proclaiming God’s Word right where you are. There are places like nursing homes, assisted living facilities, jails, prisons, detention centers and numerous other places that would gladly … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Each week Susan and I produce an evangelistic radio broadcast called “Your Life Matters,” which is heard on the internet and on three radio stations in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. We would like to expand our radio outreach to other stations to reach a larger area. Perhaps you would like to hear “Your Life … Read more>>>
