On Pentecost Sunday, which this year coincided with the Memorial Day weekend here in the United States, I spoke at a new church for me, Living Waters Community Church in Clear Lake, Minnesota. What a privilege it was to enjoy … Read more>>>
Forty years ago, Susan and I began our ministry in the Twin Valley-Gary area of northwest Minnesota, and we now see that the seeds that we planted all those years ago are still growing and multiplying. Last month, I was … Read more>>>
Dear Friend, But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8, MEV) The first … Read more>>>
This month we are celebrating our partners. You make this ministry tick! God has great plans for us as we work together to see this glorious message of the Gospel go forth in our nation and around the world. We … Read more>>>
As you can see from the photo above, the second building at the Mt. Moriah Bible School in Benin is moving right along. As I shared with you last month, our friend in Benin, Apostle Isaac Clossou, put his faith … Read more>>>
Dear Partner, After our morning prayer time, Susan said to me, “I wish our partners knew how important they are to us.” I concur completely, and that’s why I’m writing to you today. Susan and I feel close to our … Read more>>>
Dear Ministry Partner, Thank you for your financial support for Tom Shanklin Ministries in 2022. Susan and I are tremendously blessed and encouraged by your friendship and partnership. Although we made a major move from Mankato, Minnesota to Scandia, Minnesota … Read more>>>
I have some very exciting news to share with you about the Bible School in Benin, but first, I need to give you some history of our work in that nation. In February 2018, I made my first trip to … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Then the LORD answered me and said: “Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it. (Habakkuk 2:2, NKJV) October was a month of renewing vision and relationships. I attended … Read more>>>
Susan and I had some wonderful meetings in Minnesota and South Dakota last month. Susan had a good time preaching at a women’s meeting at Hillside Church in Mankato, Minnesota. The ladies were strengthened, encouraged, and pointed forward. They were … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin I had a wonderful time of ministry in the Devils Lake, North Dakota area in August. I spoke five times in three days—first early Sunday morning at Webster Chapel in Webster and then 3-days of Revive Services … Read more>>>
Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness, (2Corinthians 9:10, NKJV) There is power in a seed. The seed is … Read more>>>
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and … Read more>>>
I wanted to give you an update on the Tabitha Project sewing center, which we helped to begin in Benin, West Africa. The Tabitha Project is based on the woman named Tabitha in Acts 9:36-43 and has a goal of … Read more>>>
The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it. (Psalms 68:11, AV) One of the great joys of our ministry is working with missionaries and evangelists around the world. Susan and I pray for our … Read more>>>
Speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward: (Exodus 14:15, AV) Thank you so much for your prayers, encouragement, and financial support for this ministry. You are helping us to go forward with our mission to take the … Read more>>>
Go up and possess the land which I have given you… (Deuteronomy 9:23) We have moved to our new promised land in Scandia, Minnesota. By the grace of God, we are well able to take the land. There is much … Read more>>>
The Mt. Moriah Bible School in Danzounmey, Benin, West Africa was completed in November. We praise God that we have been able to help construct this building with donations from our partners in the midst of a worldwide pandemic. In … Read more>>>
But the angel said to them, “Listen! Do not fear. For I bring you good news of great joy, which will be to all people. (Luke 2:10, MEV) The message of Christmas is Good News of great joy for everyone—a … Read more>>>
Then He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a remote place and rest a while,” for many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. (Mark 6:31, MEV) Everyone needs rest. No matter how strong or … Read more>>>
