By Tom Shanklin

Are you looking for the true meaning and purpose for your life? Join us for our Harvest World Evangelism Conference with special guests Stan and Sarah Strunc, missionaries to Europe, on Sunday-Tuesday, Oct. 13-15, 2019. The interdenominational conference will be held at Bethel Baptist Church, 1250 Monks Ave., Mankato, MN. The Conference theme is “Sending Laborers into the Harvest.”

Stan Strunc and his wife Sarah live in Gloucester, England and are directors of In His Love Ministries. They minister among the Slovak Roma people and many other groups there, as well as continental Europe. Stan, who is from the Czech Republic, was our interpreter when we ministered to the Slovak Roma people who are living in England.

Susan and I will also be speaking, along with other guest ministers. We are excited also to have Kim Ellison of Blaine, Minnesota with us to lead worship,

The purpose of the Harvest World Evangelism Conference is to release workers to fulfill God’s #1 Job, the Great Commission. We believe that God’s work of reaching people and making disciples will be accomplished through the participation of the entire body of Christ—younger and older, men and women, boys and girls, preachers and extraordinary ordinary believers. I hope that you will plan to a part of this exciting event!

There is no charge for the conference. A free-will offering will be received.

If you are traveling from a distance, there are many hotels in Mankato. We recommend Americinn Lodge and Suites, 240 Stadium Rd., Mankato, which is just a few blocks from the Bethel Baptist Church.

Conference Schedule

Sunday Event, Oct. 13

Sunday 6:30 p.m., Evening Service

• “Answering the Call of God,” Stan Strunc, In His Love Ministries

Monday Events, Oct. 14

9:30 a.m.-noon, Evangelism Workshops. Workshop speakers:

• “Fulfilling the Call of God,” Pastor Bob Holmbeck, Gaylord Assembly of God Church, Gaylord, Minnesota
• “Reaching the Forgotten,” Pastor Jerry David, Gentle Shepherd Ministries, Mankato, Minnesota
• “Making Disciples for the Harvest,” Pastor Deva Dattam Dikku, Secunderabad, India

12:15-1:15 p.m., Lunch at Jakes Stadium Pizza (order and pay from the menu)

1:00 p.m.-4 p.m., Campus Outreach to Minnesota State University at Mankato with Stan and Sarah Strunc (meet at Jakes Pizza). We will be on the north side of the student union or inside depending on the weather.

6:30 p.m.,  Evening Service

• “Don’t Believe the Lie,” Susan Shanklin

Tuesday Events, Oct. 15

9:30 a.m.-noon, Evangelism Workshops. Workshop speakers:

• “Evangelism as a Lifestyle,” Stan Strunc, In His Love Ministries
• “Sharing Jesus in the Workplace,” Sarah Strunc, In His Love Ministries
• “A Vision for the Harvest,” Kim Ellison, Bringing in the Harvest Ministries

12:30-1:30 p.m., Lunch at Jakes Stadium Pizza (order and pay from the menu)

6:30 p.m., Evening Service

• “Jesus Christ Makes You Whole—Spirit, Soul, and Body,” Healing Service with Tom and Susan Shanklin

Special Guests

Pastor Deva Dattam Dikku

We are excited that at least three of the six missionaries we support will be with us at this conference—Stan and Sarah Strunc of the UK, Pastor Deva Dattam Dikku of Secunderabad, India, and Jerry David of Mankato, Minnesota.

Conference Volunteers Needed

Here are some ways you can help:

1. Spread the Word—This conference will be a great opportunity for Christians to fine-tune their evangelism and disciple-making skills, and get reignited for reaching the world for Christ. We are designating Tuesday evening as a Miracle Healing Service. Please spread the word!  Let me know if you would like some flyers or bulletin inserts. You can also share on social media or email by using the link to this post.
2. Campus Outreach—Stan Strunc of the UK will be leading a team on Monday afternoon to reach out to the MSU campus. The team will be sharing the Gospel and inviting students to the conference. We will be meeting at 1:30 p.m. at  Jakes Pizza.
3. Pray—Nothing worthwhile is accomplished without prayer. Please join with us in praying that the Harvest World Evangelism Conference will ignite many hearts for reaching the world with the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Pray that people will be drawn to this vital event, including students from the MSU Mankato.
Pray for the safety of everyone traveling to the conference.
Pray for dynamic worship and powerful ministry during our time together.
Pray for healing and changed lives.