Jesus Promises Rest to ALL!
By Tom Shanklin “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall … Read more>>>
Summer Ministry Update: Minneapolis, Wisconsin, Mankato, Chaska
In late June we had a powerful meeting at the Every Tribe and Tongue Church in downtown Minneapolis. This new work, which was founded by Pastors Jim and Destaye Crawford, has a goal of reaching immigrants and others in the … Read more>>>
Are You Looking for the Perfect Church?
Billy Graham, the elder statesman of Christianity, answers the question, “Should I change churches?” His answer is, “Pray about it,” but he also points out that you will never find the perfect church. Read more here.
Read more>>>The Local Church is Still God’s Method to Reach the World
By Tom Shanklin I was a local church pastor for 22 years, and as you would expect during that time I was passionate about God’s plan for the local church. But now that I have been in a traveling ministry … Read more>>>
Prayer and Healing Service Held in Mankato
In June, we held an Interdenominational Prayer and Healing Service in Mankato. This is the first time we have sponsored a service in our hometown, although we have ministered in some churches and other venues in the city. It felt … Read more>>>
Try Something New, like Swiss Chard, It Ain’t Hard
By Susan Shanklin I see the radar on the weather map showing red, yellow and green shapes moving into our area this morning, indicating heavy rainfall. Yikes, what should I do? I really should run out and harvest some Swiss … Read more>>>
Prayer and Healing Service June 15 in Mankato
We are excited to let you know about the Tom Shanklin Ministries Interdenominational Prayer and Healing Service on Friday, June 15, at 7 p.m. at the Happy Chef Restaurant banquet room, 2100 Highway 169 North in Mankato. MN. (see map) The meeting … Read more>>>
God Answers Our Prayers by Giving Us Wisdom
By Tom Shanklin “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.” Proverbs 4:7, 8, KJV. … Read more>>>
Ministry Update from North Dakota and northern Minnesota & Mankato
By Tom Shanklin I had great meetings in churches in LaMoure, North Dakota, Spring Grove, Minnesota, and Shell Lake, Wisconsin in May. I preached for the first time at the First Church of the Nazarene in Jamestown, North Dakota to … Read more>>>
An Awesome Time of Ministry on the Rosebud Indian Reservation
By Tom Shanklin I had an awesome time of ministry at The Carpenter Shop in Antelope, South Dakota on May 11-13 with Pastor Bob Stead. The Carpenter Shop is a local church on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in south central … Read more>>>
Are You Looking for Answers?
By Tom Shanklin What is your Google search? Are you looking for answers to the mysteries of the universe? Are you plumbing the depths of human knowledge to find the reality of who you are, where you came from, and … Read more>>>
The Incredible Power of the New Birth
Greetings in Jesus’ Precious Name, “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. Beloved, now are we … Read more>>>
Recent Testimonies & Comments
Changes Seen at the Pine Ridge Reservation Thank you for all your prayers. I’ve seen some changes in my family and God has blessed me in a lot of ways. I can really see how great He is. Thank the … Read more>>>
Sermon Notes: What the Resurrection Means to You
WHAT THE RESURRECTION MEANS TO YOU Reading: John 20.1-18 MAIN THOUGHT: Not only did the resurrection of Jesus Christ provide validation for His claims, but also provided the avenue for you and I to enter into the divine nature and … Read more>>>
Let’s Keep Our Zeal for Holy Week
By Tom Shanklin “And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works … Read more>>>
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
By Tom Shanklin “Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and … Read more>>>
Local Church in a Small Wisconsin Town is Touching the World
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 … Read more>>>
Keeping It Simple for Ladysmith Women’s Ministry
By Susan Shanklin Tom and I traveled together for a three-day ministry time at Abundant Life Assembly of God Church in Ladysmith, Wisconsin in February. Oh, I had the notes, I had the scriptures and I had the theme. You … Read more>>>
It’s All About a Relationship with Father God
By Tom Shanklin God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. (John 4:24, KJV). While talking to a woman of Samaria, Jesus made this statement. She had been asking where is … Read more>>>
Couple Receives a Beautiful New Baby as a Gift from God
By Tom Shanklin When Brent and Jennifer Sietsema were married in May of 2010, they immediately began to plan for their new family. They both wanted children, and they felt like Jennifer’s biological clock was running out. She was 33 … Read more>>>