Highlights of 2019! Dear Precious Partner, Never underestimate the power of partnership! Two people can accomplish more than one if they work together. And with God’s help, we can accomplish even more. Thank you for joining us in this mission to take the Gospel to the world! Today, I want to celebrate what you have done through your giving and … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Oh my friends, we are loaded with countless church activities, while the real work of the church, that of evangelizing and winning the lost is almost entirely neglected.” (Oswald J. Smith) There are many wonderful quotes attributed to Oswald J. Smith, but the one above encapsulates the great deficiency of the Church, then and now. It serves … 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>>>
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 first step for your local church to touch the world is to believe that it can. Faith is the key that unlocks all the blessings on God, including success in ministry. God has a bigger vision for your church that you do! He sent Jesus to open the door to reach the nations through you! He has plans that … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin God’s work is not limited to big cities or foreign countries or church buildings or auditoriums. He’s calling us to go forth everywhere—our towns, our schools, rural areas, third world nations, western nations, everywhere—preaching the Good News of salvation through Jesus Christ. In the last verse of Mark’s Gospel, we read, “And they went forth, and preached … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19, KJV. Folks, my God is rich! He will never have a recession, depression, or economic slowdown. He will never be scratching his head wondering how he’s going to meet the needs of the universe. There are rich deposits … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Susan and I are so very thankful for your prayers, encouragement and support for this ministry. We know God’s power is released as we pray for each other. You are never far from our thoughts and prayers. Early in September, I had a great time showcasing our ministry at the Campus and Community Fair at the Minnesota … Read more>>>
Please join us for exciting updates on our outreaches in the United States, Nepal and India. Come hear and see stories of how this ministry is having an impact right here and around the world through personal evangelism, crusades, and media. Everyone needs to hear about the saving power of Jesus Christ! We are happy to have Kim Ellison for … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin In late September, we held a Festival of Hope, which has become an annual event at the Hyberg Park in Twin Valley, Minnesota. This is the town where we started our first church back in the early ‘80s. Area churches and musical groups worked together in unity and harmony. I sensed in my spirit that this year’s … Read more>>>
Missions Night Sponsored by Tom Shanklin Ministries Sunday, October 26, 6 p.m. Join us for a relaxed evening of music and missions with Tom and Susan Shanklin. We will be sharing about our history in missions, a vision for the future, and a short video as we prepare for our outreach to Nepal coming up in November. Joe Marcotte will … Read more>>>
Our ministry partners in Nepal have asked us to have our book, “You Can Touch the World,” translated into Nepalese. They believe that the book will greatly aid them in the work of stimulating and training for evangelism in that Gospel-hungry nation. Nepal was a closed country to the Gospel until 2005, but since that time the doors have opened … Read more>>>
You Can Touch the World will unveil the awesome potential of your life, and inspire you to take the challenge to touch your world with the love of God. You will discover: The yearning heart of God for the people around you How to connect your life to His power Practical ways to release compassion to others How you can work … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin Most late mornings or early afternoons you will find Tom and me walking in an older style mall which used to house Pennys and Sears and other shops. The big name box stores are long gone and new businesses and offices abound. The very well cared for and CLEAN mall has a sign at one of the … Read more>>>
Tom Shanklin taught on Lifestyle Evangelism at a leadership conference held in Siliguri, West Bengal, India in March 2013. The conference was sponsored by Tom Shanklin Ministries in cooperation with Calvary Commission India of Hyderabad India. God is awakening everyday believers to the reality and the privilege that they can share Christ in their everyday life. The ministry of touching … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin I was privileged to speak at Calvary Lutheran Church in Lee, Illinois for their annual Fall Missions Festival. I had a great time with the children in Sunday School sharing a slide show from the various countries where we have ministered. A young boy named Thomas was well versed in geography and was able to tell me … Read more>>>
Often, we look to a huge mega-church in one of the metropolitan areas to find the “formula” for growth and success. But God is not limited to such places. In fact, there are great treasures of truth to be found in other places—remote, obscure, rural places—where the great God of the universe is just as apt to do “great and … Read more>>>
Today Susan and I traveled to Litchfield, where I minstered at the United Methodist Church. I was filling in for Pastor Bill Kerr, who was away on vacation. It was missions Sunday, so I shared some about our missions work, particularly among the native American people. A missions team from the church just left this morning for a mission trip … Read more>>>
Pastor Virgil Amundson and missionaries . I had a great time this week at the Shell Lake Full Gospel Church Annual Missions Conference. I have noticed that when local churches get a vision to do something for God, and then faithful and steadfastly walk out that vision, awesome things take place. The church in Shell Lake is great example of … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin There are two things that I felt in my heart would happen through my first trip to the nation of Thailand. First, God was going to expand my vision for world evangelism. And secondly, some seeds were going to planted that would change the nation of Thailand. This, I believe, is exactly what happened. My flights both … Read more>>>
