Returning to give praise to God
We receive a lot of prayer requests over the internet. We try and send back a word of encouragement and then lift up the needs before our heavenly Father. A lot of times we pray for people and we don’t … Read more>>>
Category Archives: Partner Updates
Weekend at the White Earth Reservation
I feel very privileged to meet a lot of wonderful people while I am taking this Gospel all over. This past weekend I traveled to northern Minnesota to preach the Gospel and minister the love of God on the White … Read more>>>
People make decisions at Mankato Nursing Home
I had a great opportunity to share the Gospel at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in Mankato this week. I shared on the topic “Heaven and How to Get There” from John 14:1-6. The simple Gospel is so powerful to touch … Read more>>>
Still healed of whiplash
Today, I received the following note from Joyce Ballard, the business woman from Mahnomen, MN, who the Lord instantly healed at our meeting there in October: “I am still doing great—sitting at my desk about 12 hours a day doing … Read more>>>
Ministering to the Forgotten All Around Us
“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” Mark 16:15, KJV. When we hear Jesus’ command to go into all the world, we see images of foreign exotic lands with … Read more>>>
Mahnomen Businesswoman Receives Healing from Whiplash
By Tom Shanklin Joyce Ballard, a businesswoman from Mahnomen, MN., received a healing from whiplash at our Hope and Healing Services in Mahnomen on Nov. 20-22. She had not been able to lift her arm or turn her neck since … Read more>>>
Men’s Meeting in Michigan’s UP
On Oct. 31, we held a regional men’s meeting at Crystal Falls, Michigan. Three pastors were present, and men from a variety of churches in that part of the world. The devil gets nervous when men get together and pray, … Read more>>>
Ministering to the Developmentally Disabled
Developmental disability is a term used to describe life-long, disabilities attributable to mental and/or physical or combination of mental and physical impairments, manifested prior to age 18.[1] The term is used most commonly in the United States to refer to … Read more>>>
Mission to Manitoba: On the Native Reserves
Sept. 11—I left home today headed for parts north of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. On the way I was stopping at the home of our friends’, Pastor Norm and Lori Gullingsrud, in Gary Minnesota. Norm was one of the elders in … Read more>>>
Wonderful services at Turtle Lake, Wisconsin
I had a wonderful time of ministry Friday-Sunday, Aug. 28-30 with Pastor Ken and Connie Mandley at Grace Community Church of Turtle Lake, a vibrant 4-year old church in northwestern Wisconsin. The mission of the church, which meets on Sundays … Read more>>>
Minneapolis Healing Service
Last night Susan and I had a wonderful time ministering at the Businessmen’s Fellowship meeting in Minneapolis. This group meets monthly for dinner, worship, the Word and prayer. They invited us for a special healing service. I spoke on “Go … Read more>>>
Rock the River Festival
I participated as a roving evangelist at the St. Paul Rock the River Festival at Harriet Island in St. Paul on Sunday, August 16 and found it to be a great experience. The Festival was sponsored by the Billy Graham … Read more>>>
Billy Graham School of Evangelism
In 1950, the same year I was born, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association was incorporated in the state of Minnesota. In 1957, Billy began national telecasts of his crusades. I can remember watching Billy Graham on television at my grandmother’s … Read more>>>
Boxing for Jesus
I was privileged to speak at Palomin’s Boxing Club in Gaylord, Minnesota on Dec. 6. I preached the Gospel and spoke to them about “The Fight of Life: Fighting Against Sin.” I told them this battle does not end in … Read more>>>
Testimonies, May, 2007
A woman from Southeastern Minnesota writes: “Thank you for your ministry to us. My eye is healed and my husband’s shoulder feels better. The Word of God is powerful unto salvation, healing, deliverance and restoration.” A Minnesota woman writes, “When … Read more>>>
Ukraine is a Key Nation!
By Tom Shanklin Just as the Lord spoke to me that the Ukraine is a key nation, you too were a vital key to reaching the nation of Ukraine. I’m only a minister willing to go and preach the love … Read more>>>
Report from Wounded Knee
We traveled to South Dakota for revival services at Wounded Knee on September 26-28. I’m excited to share with you that God blessed our time of ministry there and we saw lives touched by His grace and power. God moved … Read more>>>
Kenya Mission: A Fruitful Time of Ministry
I want to say thank you to everyone who prayed and gave financially to make our mission to Kenya in January, 2004 a success. People told me afterwards that they were praying and fasting for us while we were in … Read more>>>
China’s Crying Heart
By Tom Shanklin It all began with a dream that I had earlier this year (2000). In my dream I saw a map with the outline of China. In the southwestern part of the country the words were written, “Pulpit … Read more>>>
Kenya Report: An Awesome Time of Ministry
By Tom Shanklin Our time in Kenya March 15-30 was the most awesome time of ministry in my 16 years of full-time service to the Lord. We saw God move with signs, wonders and miracles in the name of Jesus. … Read more>>>