I traveled to Starkweather, North Dakota in June for three days of meetings at Trinity-Bergen Lutheran Church. We promoted this as “Revival: Forgiveness, Healing & Divine Purpose.” On our poster, we stated, “Come and be refreshed!” And God did not fail to bring His refreshing to those who came with open hearts. In three nights, I preached on “You Must … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Since returning from England and Wales in May, my heart has been captivated by thoughts of the great need for revival in the US, the UK, and many places around the world. I have been studying some of the great revivals of the past to see what it was that turned nations around and spawned great movements … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin As I was traveling north of Fargo, ND, yesterday on I-29, I saw one of those electronic signs from the Highway Department with these words, “YOUR DAD LOVES YOU! BUCKLE UP!” I thought of the words from the lips of Jesus, “For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Cross pollination is an important part of crop production. Hybrids are produced by intentionally cross pollinating two varieties of plants. The resulting seed is more powerful, more fruitful, more resistant to disease and pests. We have learned on our little farm that apple trees require cross pollination to even produce a crop. Two different varieties are required … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin In May, the Lord sent me to England and Wales to bring encouragement, link arms with His Church, build relationships, and to pray. On my flight to London, I sat with a man from England who was returning home after a week of work in the U.S. I asked him if he was a Christian, and … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Tom just texted me at 6:45 a.m. from London that he was boarding and would be home soon. Well, I’ll see him about 5:30 or 6 p.m., that is. It’s always good to have my man back home after his in-country or out-of-country missions trips! Not only do I miss his charming and winning personality, but all … Read more>>>
I just returned from a powerful weekend of ministry at our Next Generations Conference at Good News Fellowship Church in Gary, Minnesota. On Friday night, I talked about the need for all generations in the Body of Christ to work together for the glory of God. Every member of the Body of Christ is important, from the youngest to the … Read more>>>
The Mankato Believers School of Ministry, which was held January 11-Marcy 29, lit Gospel fires in the hearts of the students from age 11 to 81 who participated. We had up to 29 in attendance from churches in Mankato and the surrounding area, including students from St. Peter, New Ulm, Arlington, and Glencoe. The Believers School of Ministry equips Christians … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin I’m still on-fire from Our Mission to Benin in February! It was a great experience and I’ve been sharing about it with churches and individuals as God gives me the opportunity. We’ve also received reports from Benin that people are coming into the churches as a result of our ministry. One of the things that was impressed … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.” Psalms 145:4, KJV. One of the greatest responsibilities we have is to reach the next generations for the Lord. If we do not give our faith away to the next generation, it will die with us. At one point in Israel’s history, it … Read more>>>
