I would like to recommend this article from Greg Laurie. It’s called 1st Century Teaching for 21st Century and its on ChurchLeaders.com. If you’re interested in learning about biblical principles for evangelism, this will help you to see the both the method and the message that God wants us to proclaim in the 21st Century. Only by preaching the biblical message can … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin What is God doing in this hour? He is arising in His church. His glory shall be seen upon the land! It’s time to awake to righteousness! It’s time to cooperate with the great plan of God! It’s time to get in the flow of God’s power and love! He told us to “…Go ye into all … Read more>>>
A Believers School of MInistry with Tom Shanklin will be held at Good News Fellowship Church in Gary on Saturday, April 12 at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The one day class is called “Sharing Your Faith 101:Living and Sharing the Gospel in Your Daily Life.” Tom Shanklin is an evangelist and author whose ministry is based in Mankato, MN. … Read more>>>
The meeting with Pastor Nate Belkstrom at Believers School of Ministry has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 13, 7 p.m. at Rasmussen College, Room 110, 130 St. Andrews Dr., Mankato. He will be speaking on “Glorifying God in the Workplace.” Pastor Belkstrom believes that instead of work being an interruption to our spiritual life, it is a primary way we … 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>>>
By Tom Shanklin Note on Photo: There’s a story behind the photo which accompanies this article. I enjoy fishing, but don’t get to do a lot of it. In this photo, I look like an old pro with the big northern pike. But the truth is, this big fish was caught with some good advice from some real fishermen. As … Read more>>>
THE LATEST NEWS Our Believers School of Ministry began on January 23 here in Mankato after a blizzard cancellation for the first week of classes. Those who attended on the next bone chilling Thursday night were truly blessed. We had a tremendous sense of comradery as we gathered together in the name of Jesus with the purpose of fulfilling His … Read more>>>
By Kim Ellison Many people have questioned who Jesus was, what he did, and the claims he made about himself. Today there are several different opinions regarding the person of Jesus. This is not to say it is by and large a contemporary issue, but it appears to be more prevalent in today’s society to question the Deity of Jesus … 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 Tom Shanklin “The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.” Psalms 37:23, KJV. I think of God’s guidance as our heavenly GPS (Global Positioning System). On my phone, I can open Google Maps at any time and will see a map with a blinking dot indicating exactly where I am. … Read more>>>
…but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you the most joyful news ever announced, and it is for everyone! Luke 2:10 (TLB) The most joyful news ever announced! Think of it! A Savior is born in Bethlehem! It’s a day to rejoice! It’s a day to be thankful! It’s a day to receive the Savior! … Read more>>>
Here’s some recent notes we’ve received: Happy with Report from Nepal Wonderful report of your trip to Nepal. I prayed and prayed for your success and safety and for Susan’s. I especially liked her “thank you” story. The Nepalese have so little and treasure it; we have so much and despise it. Funny how God works, huh?! (CZ, Northern Minnesota) … 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>>>
By Tom Shanklin I had a wonderful time of ministry in September in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Iowa. I was at New Life Fellowship in Tolna, ND with Pastor Jeff Kapelle. This church has experienced revival and a move of the power of God in recent months with their “Great Awakening” meetings. At Tolna, Sharon Walter, who I had prayed for … Read more>>>
Susan Shanklin will be the speaker at a Women’s Conference and Luncheon sponsored by Faith Family Christian Center in Hendricks, MN on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. She will be speaking on “Slaying Your Giants.” The following comment is from one of the women who attended the conference last year: I was so touched by Susan’s timely message last … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin I’m charged. I’m ready! Ready for what? Harvest! Oh, I can say with a certainty it seemed to come oh so fast. Spring was wet and cold and early August felt like spring, but it doesn’t matter how I feel. It’s the when the fruit is ready, well it’s ready! It’s so nice to finish what you … Read more>>>
