On May 6, we enjoyed the presence of God in a Healing Service with area churches in Cresco, Iowa. At least eight churches or ministries were represented with people coming from as far away as Des Moines, Iowa and Austin, Minnesota. Churches from Decorah and Waukon, Iowa also participated. A number of men and women residents of an alcohol and drug rehabilitation … Read more>>>
Dear Friends and Partners, The last month or so has been a very busy and fruitful time of ministry. Susan and I had a wonderful three-day revival at Solid Rock Church in Monroe, Iowa with Pastor John and Stephanie Hlad. I spoke on holiness, the great potential of the local church, and we held a very refreshing healing service. Susan spoke … Read more>>>
Kim Ellison of Bringing in the Harvest Ministries wrote this simple letter from Jesus. She says, “What I do with this letter is when I go through a drive-through like McDonalds, I hand the person at the window the letter and a dollar tip. I tell them it is a letter about Jesus and the dollar is for them to have … Read more>>>
Tom Shanklin will be speaking Saturday, May 6th at 3:00pm at an Interdenominational Healing Service at the Heritage Events Center, 229 3rd Ave W, Cresco, IA. The ministry will focus on spiritual, emotional, and physical healing. Everyone is invited and there is no admission charge. The organizing churches stated, “We are reaching out to those with broken hearts, spirits or physical … Read more>>>
This message is a part of the Online Believers School of Ministry. NOTES: YOU HAVE SOMETHING THAT THE WORLD NEEDS “Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.” Colossians 3:1, 2, KJV. You were ordained for greatness! You have been called to a plan and a purpose ordained of God. But … Read more>>>
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. (Acts 2:38, KJV). On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit, through the Apostle Peter, gave three instructions for those coming to Christ. He told them … Read more>>>
In March, the Lord opened a new venue of ministry for us—Skype. Pastor Randy and Donna Barstad of Lindford Christian Fellowship of Littlefork, Minnesota invited us to share about our mission to England in their home Bible Study via Skype, which is a video chat service on the internet that provides two-way video conferencing. Littlefork is located on the Canadian … Read more>>>
Where is the mission field? Jesus told us to go into ALL the world and preach the Gospel to EVERY creature. So that tells us that the mission field is everywhere—where you live and around the world. However, some places do have a greater need for the Gospel than others. For example, when William Carey gave his famous sermon on … Read more>>>
I can think of no greater joy than to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to lead men and women and boys and girls into the saving knowledge of Him. Our Father’s heart beats for the lost. Before Jesus left this earth, He enlisted us to take His message to the world. It was His final instructions to HIs followers. That tells me … Read more>>>
One of the greatest privileges and joys of the Christian life is sharing the wonderful message of salvation with others. I hope you can join me for some basic training in how of effectively share the Gospel with others. I believe that it will be a great help and encouragement to you. It’s simpler than you may think. God’s rich … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.” John 4:35, KJV. How often have you gotten your eyes upon something else other than the harvest? How often have you been seeking satisfaction … Read more>>>
The following article appeared in the January-February issue of Ministry Today magazine. By Tom Shanklin As the pastor of the same church for 50 years—nearly his entire ministerial career—Virgil Amundson has seen God do “great and mighty things.” In fact, his church began to grow numerically and spiritually just about the time he was ready to throw in the towel, … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Sometimes just getting out of your environment can open your eyes in powerful ways. It’s not that you receive a new revelation, it’s just that the things that you know become much clearer. The missions trip that Susan and I took to England last month opened our eyes and brought a profound change in us—a deeper work of the … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin We are home from England, but part of our heart is still there. This was a trip that not only touched lives there but also changed us. England captured our hearts for its people and caused us to cry out for awakening and salvation for the masses. We had read that the land of John Wesley, George … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin We took off from Minneapolis at 7:30 at night cutting through the dark clouds ready to explore a new frontier. Tom and I wanted our hearts to beat with a fresh compassion and zeal for all cultures and classes. It was our strong desire to let the very breath of England to fill our lungs and hearts. … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin Thank you to all of you who have been praying and giving towards our mission to England (January 30-Feb. 13) and to all who support our ministry on a regular basis. You are helping us to reach precious souls with the Good News of Jesus Christ. This trip is the fulfillment of a long-time vision. For years, … Read more>>>
By Susan Shanklin I have had wonderful comments from my Shoofly pie story in December about hurtful words and, in my opinion, yummy pie. Shoofly pie was a childhood favorite, a young mother’s treat for your children dashed by another’s hurtful words and by all means forgiven. Pie unbaked for years, but risen again to conquer ill-thought-out words to grace … Read more>>>
By Tom Shanklin “Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.” Isaiah 43:18, 19, KJV. When I was at For His Glory Church in Spring … Read more>>>
Peace to You! Click here to learn about Peace Scriptures and Prayers CD & MP3>>> “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27, KJV. “Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If … Read more>>>
