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 Evangelistic Association. Thousands came to hear the bands and to hear Franklin Graham share the message of salvation. I spoke … Read more>>>
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 home in East St. Louis, Illinois. She was a great fan and when she died, my uncle, who lived with … Read more>>>
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 10 or 15 rounds, but it is a lifelong battle that we must win, since the wages of sin is … Read more>>>
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 the altar call was given after you spoke, I went up front. After an absolute attack from every corner, emotionally … Read more>>>
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 of God through Jesus Christ. It was the people that believed in the mission of Tom Shanklin Ministries to take … Read more>>>
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 in healing power and we saw dramatic healings while we were there and number of people made life-changing decisions for … Read more>>>
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 Kenya and we certainly could sense your prayers. The entire team remarked how smoothly things went and how readily God’s … Read more>>>
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 Ground.” Suddenly, the map ignited, like the Bonanza show from years ago where the map of the West caught on … Read more>>>
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. Many came to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and many were encouraged in their walk with God. Our stay … Read more>>>
