Evangelism: The Father’s Heartbeat - Tom Shanklin Ministries

Share the Good News!

Festival of Faith and Healing in Lalo, Benin, West Africa.

At Tom Shanklin Ministries, we are following after our Father’s heartbeat, which is reaching people for Him. Everything we do, whether ministering in churches, evangelistic events, ministry training, or online ministry, is focused on the goal bringing people to Jesus. As Jesus said, ‭Pray ye‭‭ therefore‭ the Lord‭ of the harvest‭, that‭ he will send forth‭‭ labourers‭ into‭ his‭ harvest‭.‭ (Matthew 9:38, KJV).

Check out the articles below and catch the heartbeat of God for people:

Preachers: Don’t Forget to Preach the Cross!

Posted on December 31, 2024 by Tom ShanklinJanuary 10, 2025

In the above video, Billy Graham shares the story that is mentioned in this article along with some other powerful truths about preaching the Gospel. Take eight minutes and listen. You will be blessed! By Tom Shanklin I have … Read more>>>

You are God’s Christmas Gift!

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Tom ShanklinDecember 19, 2024

By Tom Shanklin Jesus is God’s gift to the world! He was born of a virgin and lived among us. He lived a perfect, sinless life. Then, He demonstrated His love for us by dying on the cross for our … Read more>>>

Partner Update: Starkweather Evangelism Seminar

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Tom ShanklinNovember 11, 2024

Dear Partner, It’s called Starkweather because they have “stark weather” in North Dakota near the Canadian border. Despite the cold, however, there are warm hearts in this community and the surrounding area. Pastor Rob Buechler began his tenure at Trinity … Read more>>>

Susan: Riviving the Altar Call

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Tom ShanklinOctober 24, 2024

Editor’s Note: Altar calls have come into disuse and in some cases disparagement in some circles, but we know that altar calls have been an effective tool for reaching people for Christ for centuries. Ministers from the prophet Isaiah to … Read more>>>

Finding the Purpose for Your Church [Audio with Telugu Translation]

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Tom ShanklinNovember 12, 2024

In August, I shared a message by Skype with a church in Secunderabad, India based on the story of the church at Ephesus from Acts 19:1-20 called “Finding the Purpose for Your Church.” I thought you might enjoy the … Read more>>>

Partners Update: Sharing Jesus One-On-One

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Tom ShanklinAugust 28, 2024

Shortly after I stepped into this evangelistic ministry and began traveling in 2005, I began to be convicted about personal witnessing. I had been in the ministry for 22 years as a pastor. I had preached the Gospel to crowds … Read more>>>

Re-digging the Wells of Revival

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Tom ShanklinApril 19, 2024

When we travel to countries like India or Nepal, we often encounter people who have never heard a clear presentation of the Gospel. I love that ministry—reaching into the hearts and minds of the unsaved with the glorious Gospel of … Read more>>>

Keep Running Your Race!

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Tom ShanklinMarch 13, 2024

By Tom Shanklin And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it … Read more>>>

Evangelists Arise!

Posted on January 27, 2024 by Tom ShanklinJanuary 29, 2024

By Tom Shanklin Evangelists arise! The hour demands it. It’s time for those who have received the sacred call to sound the herald message of salvation, to shout it from the roof tops. Evangelists arise! Toss aside every excuse … Read more>>>

What is God Doing in the Earth Today?

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Tom ShanklinSeptember 4, 2024

‭ “The Spirit‭ of the LORD‭ ‭is‭ upon‭ Me‭, Because‭ He has anointed‭‭ Me‭ To preach the gospel‭‭ to ‭the‭ poor‭; He has sent‭‭ Me‭ to heal‭‭ the brokenhearted‭‭‭, To proclaim‭‭ liberty‭ to ‭the‭ captives‭ And‭ recovery of sight‭ to … Read more>>>

Oh Lord, Revive Us By Your Love!

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Tom ShanklinMarch 12, 2023

Many people are talking about the Asbury Revival, a spiritual awakening occurring on the campus of Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. The excitement about this move of God has been so great that people from all over the country and … Read more>>>

Plan to Expand in 2023!

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Tom ShanklinApril 4, 2024

By Tom Shanklin “Sing, O barren, You who have not borne! Break forth into singing, and cry aloud, You who have not labored with child! For more are the children of the desolate Than the children of the married woman,” … Read more>>>

How to Overcome the Darkness

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Tom ShanklinOctober 10, 2022

A few weeks ago, while I was experiencing the presence of the Lord in a special way in a worship service, a picture came to my mind by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. I saw a mass of people … Read more>>>

Don’t Forget to Preach the Cross [Audio]

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Tom ShanklinSeptember 23, 2022

Have you ever wished that you had more power in your life and ministry? You may be surprised that a small adjustment could make a world of difference. “Don’t Forget to Preach the Cross” will jolt you into the reality … Read more>>>

How to Become an Evangelistic Church

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Tom ShanklinSeptember 22, 2022

When a local church is in synch with the Lord, it becomes like a soul-winning, disciple-making machine made up of many different parts. Each unique part contributes to the fulfillment of the Great Commission. I would like to share with … Read more>>>

Staying Focused in the End Times

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Tom ShanklinJuly 19, 2022

Christians may disagree about many aspects of God’s end-time plan, but one thing is sure, we need to get the Gospel out to people so that they can be saved. By Tom Shanklin And this gospel of the kingdom shall … Read more>>>

Jesus Loves the Lost Sheep

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Tom ShanklinApril 8, 2022

By Tom Shanklin “What man among you having a hundred sheep and losing one of them does not leave the ninety–nine in the wilderness and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? And when he has … Read more>>>

Ministry Update: Detroit Lakes Gospel Festival

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Tom ShanklinSeptember 28, 2021

Photos by David Lysaker of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. Susan and I felt like we were on the mission field at our Love DL Gospel Festival at the City Park in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota in August. And why not? The United … Read more>>>

Learning to Work Together!

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Tom ShanklinMay 7, 2021

‭For‭ we are‭‭ God’s‭ fellow workers‭; you are‭‭ God’s‭ field‭, [you are] God’s‭ building‭.‭ (1Corinthians 3:9, NKJV) Learning to work together is one of the greatest keys to success in any venture. Whether it be staff members of a large … Read more>>>

The Cross is Good News for Everyone!

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Tom ShanklinApril 21, 2024

‭For‭ the preaching‭ of the cross‭ is‭‭ to them‭ that perish‭‭ foolishness‭; but‭ unto us‭ which are saved‭‭ it is‭‭ the power‭ of God‭.‭ (1Corinthians 1:18, AV) We often think of the message of the cross as a message for … Read more>>>