Category Archives: Partner Updates
Pray for Our Tent Revival at Hendricks, MN Sept. 9-11
“Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?” Psalms 85:6, KJV. Please pray for the upcoming Tent Revival with Tom Shanklin, Sept. 9-11, which will be held at Pastors Chris and Caugherty’s farm west of … Read more>>>
Trip to North Dakota & Canada
In late July, I travelled to LaMoure, North Dakota for meetings at The Church of the Nazarene. Pastor Carl Black called the Sunday morning and evening meetings a “mini-revival.” I shared my testimony and spoke from Jeremiah on Sunday morning: “And … Read more>>>
United Methodist Church, Litchfield, MN
Today Susan and I traveled to Litchfield, where I minstered at the United Methodist Church. I was filling in for Pastor Bill Kerr, who was away on vacation. It was missions Sunday, so I shared some about our missions work, … Read more>>>
Fourteen Receive Christ at Youth Camp
Kids at the Point Youth Camp near Hendricks, Minnesota, is sponsored by Faith Family Christian Center and held on the farm of Pastors Chris and Joyce Caugherty. When I arrived at the camp, mud was everywhere. It was on the … Read more>>>
Ministering on the Rosebud Indian Reservation
We had a wonderful and fruitful time of ministry last weekend, April 8-10 at the Carpenters Shop Church in Mission, SD, on the Rosebud Indian Reservation. Pastor Gerald Burns of Waukesha, Wisconsin and Dennis Dulske of Wapauca, Wisconsin traveled with … Read more>>>
Two Are Better Than One!
“Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.” Ecclesiastes 4:9, KJV. Today I preached at a church in Spring Grove, Minnesota and my wife preached in Gaylord, Minnesota. We covered more territory that way. … Read more>>>
Healings in Richwood, Minnesota
On January 23, we held Hope and Healing Services at Northern Lights Tablernacle in Richwood, Minnesota. Due to the work of Pastor Bob St. Claire and members of the congregation, a number of visitors came to the services. About 15 … Read more>>>
Ministering in Avoca, Minnesota
Avoca is small, with a grand total of 146 residents in the 2000 census. But there’s a great little church there called Word of Faith Fellowship, led by Pastor John Stenen, which help of his wife Terry. This couple has … Read more>>>
Ministering at Gaylord Assembly of God
Last Sunday, Susan and I were at Gaylord Assembly of God, Gaylord, Minnesota, with Pastor Bob and Judy Holmbeck. This is one of the churches where we enjoy a close relationship. Last year, we were with them in December also, … Read more>>>
Nursing Home Visit
Yesterday, Susan and I visited the Hillcrest Nursing Home here in Mankato. We held a service for the residents. I spoke on “Knowing God” from John 17:3:“And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, … Read more>>>
Radio Ministry Beginning in Mahnomen
Exciting things are happening here at Tom Shanklin Ministries. As I mentioned to you before, we are going on the radio on the Mahnomen, MN radio station, KRJM, beginning Sunday, Nov. 21. Susan and I have prepared our first broadcast. … Read more>>>
Shell Lake Church holds 24th Missions Conference
Pastor Virgil Amundson and missionaries . I had a great time this week at the Shell Lake Full Gospel Church Annual Missions Conference. I have noticed that when local churches get a vision to do something for God, and then … Read more>>>
Working with Churches in NW Minnesota
Pastors Curt Svendsgaard of Mahnomen, Norman Gullingsrud of Gary and Wayne Thom of Twin Valley. ” Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, … Read more>>>
Healing Ministry in Crystal Falls, Michigan
Pastors Bob and Joan Archiquette Now that the government is increasing their role in health care, I’m sure we will be all looking more diligently for healing from the Lord. I expect that the healing ministry will increase in these … Read more>>>
Ministering at the Sibley County Jail
Last week I had the opportunity to minister at the the Sibley County Jail in Gaylord. Four young men came out for the Bible Study. All four were incarcerated due to crimes related to drug or alcohol abuse. It’s not … Read more>>>
Christ Congregational Church, Rio, WI
Last weekend I had a great time of ministry at Christ Congregational Church in Rio, WI., a church which was founded over 15o years ago. Rio is a town of less that 1,000 people located north of Madison, WI. Pastor … Read more>>>
Keep Preaching the Cross
“For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:18, KJV. What does someone dying on a hill in the middle east … Read more>>>
Ministry in Thailand 2010 with Video
By Tom Shanklin There are two things that I felt in my heart would happen through my first trip to the nation of Thailand. First, God was going to expand my vision for world evangelism. And secondly, some seeds were … Read more>>>
Thailand Ministry a Surprise!
I’ve been surprised by my first trip to the nation of Thailand. I was expecting another 3rd world Asian country with extreme poverty, poor infrastructure, dirt and confusion, but instead I have found peaceful well-ordered society set in a beautiful … Read more>>>