Here are some of our videos from missions work around the world. Enjoy!
Dear Partner, I had some good meetings in the Detroit Lakes, Minnesota area, early in August. I was with Pastors David and Dori Bakke at the Father’s House in Pine Point, Minnesota, on the White Earth Reservation for a Summer Festival Under the Tent with Peaches the Clown, a puppet show, and burger and brats. I spoke to a … Read more>>>
Dear Friends and Partners, Thank you so much for your prayers, encouragement, and financial support for this ministry. You have stood with us in the good times and the hard times. Susan and I are in awe about how you have held up our arms and helped us in many ways. I have managed to stay out of the hospital … Read more>>>
I have some new developments to report to you from the Mt. Moriah Bible School Project in Danzounmey, Benin, West Africa. We have been involved in the development of this school for several years. Both Susan and I have taught in the school, and our ministry has provided funds for a well and has helped to construct a dormitory on … 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 Benin with Evangelist Michael Lusk of Vanguard Evangelism. We had a tremendous time of evangelism, with many people coming to … 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 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Devils Lake. During these meetings, I had the opportunity to pray with 14 people who … 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 restoring the women of Benin to life spiritually, emotionally, financially, socially, and physically, to cause them to see their value … 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 co-laborers daily, and do our best to encourage them and help them with the work that they are doing. It’s … Read more>>>
Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest, that He will send out laborers into His harvest.” (Matthew 9:38, MEV) A major part of our ministry is encouraging God’s people to get busy in the Lord’s harvest field. The needs are so great, not only around the world but also right here in our own nation. But one thing that … Read more>>>
Dear Partners, Then they went forth and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs. Amen. (Mark 16:20, MEV) The definition of “preached everywhere” has now expanded to include Blogs, Podcasts, YouTube, Zoom, Instagram, and even TicTok. It no doubt will expand further in the days to come. Last month, we expanded our … Read more>>>
We are encouraged about the things that God has been doing through this ministry. Through the pandemic, he has opened our eyes to new avenues of ministry and new ways of thinking about reaching people with the Gospel. Now, as we are beginning to travel once again, we feel like a bird out of a cage ready to seize the … Read more>>>
It is such an honor for us to be involved in world missions. This is God’s heartbeat … and ours. Although we have not been able to travel to the nations personally since the Covid-19 fiasco began, we have still had many opportunities to minister. Through video conference technology, YouTube videos, emails, our ministry website, personal ministry, missions support, and … Read more>>>
“Philip went down to the city of Samaria and preached Christ to them. When the crowds heard Philip and saw the miracles which he did, they listened in unity to what he said. For unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice, came out of many who were possessed. And many who were paralyzed or lame were healed. So there was … Read more>>>
Wonderful Early Christmas Present for Benin! (By Susan) Tom and I have been praying with you all for money to come in for a roof for the dormitory we are helping to construct at the Mt. Moriah Bible School in the village of Danzounmey, southern Benin, West Africa. Let’s just say, no building is very practical without a roof on … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Despite the limitation that ministries are facing all around the world because of the Covid-19 Pandemic, there are still great opportunities to present the Good News of Jesus Christ. We’ve been preaching the Gospel on the internet through writing, video, and audio. We can see that people all around the world are reading, watching, and listening. The … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lieth waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach. Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; … Read more>>>
Dear Partner, “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” (1Corinthians 1:18, NKJV) I had a great meeting at a church in a nation in India by Zoom, the online video chat service. Several pastors from other churches in India also participated. … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin We continue to see God’s Word going forth and producing fruit in spite of the current trauma in the world. There are many hindrances to ministry at this time, but as Paul told Timothy when he was in prison, “the Word of God is not bound.” (2Timothy 2:9) We see that ministries all around the world are … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin In May, Susan and I celebrated 50 years of marital bliss. Well, mostly. Seriously, I am tremendously blessed to have such a wonderful wife. You can see our wedding photo and a picture of my bride above. I cannot tell you how many places we have lived and traveled to, and the many adventures of our lives. … Read more>>>
Dear Partner, “Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come: That Christ should suffer, [and] that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Europe is a needy land! Centuries of dead ritualistic religion and authoritarian regimes have left the people of this land spiritually empty and dry. Our role during our mission to Europe in February was to bring living water and seeds of hope. Susan and I did it with the help of interpreters, who graciously translated our messages into … Read more>>>
