The Believer’s Ministry
By Tom Shanklin And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these … Read more>>>
The Mission of the Church
By Tom Shanklin “And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” Matthew 16:18, KJV. Peter was the impulsive one … Read more>>>
Amazing Grace: The John Newton Story
By Tom Shanklin Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me…. I once was lost but now am found, Was blind, but now, I see. In 1748, John Newton, the captain of a merchant ship and … Read more>>>
We Still Need the Ministry of the Evangelist
I received the following statement in a newsletter from LeRoy Jones, a Methodist evangelist from Chatham, Virginia. I met LeRoy and his wife Peg at the Billy Graham School of Evangelism several years ago. LeRoy writes: “God is still blessing … Read more>>>
A Great Weekend of Ministry in Ruthton, Minnesota
Susan and I had a wonderful weekend of ministry at Ruthton, Minnesota. Susan was invited to speak at a women’s luncheon on Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Country Church with Pastor Rich and Fran DeRuyter. She shared two messages from … Read more>>>
Women’s Ministry in the UP
By Tom Shanklin For the first time in my life, I preached a women’s meeting. It was great! Women from various churches in and around Iron Mountain, Michigan came with hungry hearts. Pastor Joan Archiquette of the River of God … Read more>>>
Susan Shanklin to Speak at Women’s Luncheon
Susan Shanklin will speak at a Women’s Time of Refreshing Luncheon at The Country Church in Ruthton, Minnesota on Saturday, October 22 from 10:30 to 2:30 p.m. The meeting is open to all women. Please RSVP Fran DeRuyter at … Read more>>>
God’s Wisdom Will Keep You Young
By Susan Shanklin Life is short…..seasons are short. Each year I get older and it doesn’t seem possible! I am a big fan of the local thrift store and they have introduced a perk of 5 percent off if you … Read more>>>
LifeStyle Evangelism
By Tom Shanklin Back in the ’70s, I met a man working at a sawmill where I was employed in southeast Minnesota. He was not a pastor or a preacher, just an ordinary worker like me, but he loved the … Read more>>>
Family Fun Music Festival in Mahnomen Bears Fruit
By Tom Shanklin Thanks for your prayers for our outreach to Mahnomen, Minnesota on Sept. 23-25. Many lives were touched, God’s people were encouraged, and souls came into the Kingdom of God. Five area churches cooperated with the event, contributing … Read more>>>