We just received videos of the people enjoying and rejoicing of their new source of water in the remote village of Danzounmey, Benin, West Africa. What a blessing from the Lord! Through the generosity of our partners, we purchased a well for the Mt. Moriah Retreat Center and Bible School. This well will not only provide water for the needs … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do? (Psalms 11:3, KJV). Back in my hippie days before I knew the Lord, I built a house on poles. It was an amazing project in some ways. Built without power tools at the cost of $500, the 16 by 24 foot structure was constructed from recycled timbers … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Susan and I will never be the same after our trip to Benin, West Africa in January. Our days were filled with miracles, divine encounters, and strategic advancement of the Kingdom of God. The precious people of Benin, some who walked up to 6 miles each way to hear the Word of God, touched us in … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Where do I start? What do you want to know? Do I start with the miracle at the Minneapolis airport where they found me at the LAST gate of the airport 10 minutes before we were to board on our first leg of our trip to Benin to return my visa to me to enter Benin, Africa?????? … Read more>>>
2018 a Great Year of Advancement for the Kingdom of God Dear Partner, Thank you for your investment in the Kingdom of God through Tom Shanklin Ministries in 2018. It was a year of great progress for our mission “to unite with the whole Body of Christ to reach the whole world with the whole Gospel of Jesus Christ.” We … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Susan and I want to wish you a very bright and happy New Year! May it be the best year ever for you, your family, and your ministry! As we enter into 2019, let us all make it our great quest to walk in the love of God. The scripture says, “Therefore, if any man is in Christ, … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Yesterday, Susan and I visited our local shopping mall. The Christmas gift I had bought for her online did not work out, so I hoped to make a last-minute purchase for my bride. I guess they call it Panic Saturday, because so many people, especially men, are out and about making last-minute purchases. The mall was quite … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Susan and I are excited to launch out to Benin, west Africa on January 7-22, where a wonderful door has opened for the Gospel. While I was there last February, working with Lusk World Outreach, I was invited by national church leaders to return for two Gospel festivals and a workers conference. What a wonderful opportunity to … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Thanksgiving Day is a wonderful tradition in our nation. For our family, it’s a highlight of the year, when we gather together to feast, love one another, and give thanks to God for His many blessings. The First Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 after the early European settlers known as the Pilgrims gathered their first harvest in the … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “… for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Luke 19:10, NKJV. Why did Jesus come to earth? To seek and save the lost. This is His mission statement. A mission statement summarizes the purpose of a company, organization or individual. It should be clear, concise, and useful. A … Read more>>>
