Welcome

WELCOME to the Tom Shanklin Ministries Website. We are glad you are here. Our ministry exists to proclaim the greatest message, the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and to fulfill the greatest mission, to take the Gospel to the world. We are proclaiming a message of Good News for Everyone as we reach out to people of every age, culture, religious background, and ethnic group. My wife Susan and I have been reaching out since 1983 through evangelism, missions, teaching, publishing, media ministry, and prayer. Please take a few minutes to look around our site. There’s a lot of great articles, ministry reports, photos, audio, and more. We’re here to encourage you and be a blessing to your life.

Tom Shanklin, Evangelist

An Awesome Time of Ministry on the Rosebud Indian Reservation

Pastor Bob Stead

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 South Dakota. I have visited the reservation a number of times. Although the attendance was very small for the Friday night service, there was no lack of power. I had planned to preach an evangelistic/healing message, but the Lord changed directions on me once I got into the service. “Don’t be locked into your agenda,” … Continue reading →

Discipleship is Not a Dirty Word

Lee Grady, former editor of Charisma magazine, is full of timely messages for the church. I almost always agree with his comments. His recent column on discipleship is no exception. You might want to consider subscribing to his “Fire in My Bones” column. Read Lee Grady’s column on discipleship here.  

Join us for meetings on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota May 11-13

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Friday-Sunday, May 11-13, Friday & Saturday, 7 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m., Carpenters Shop, Antelope, SD, Rosebud Reservation.

April Newsletter: The Incredible Power of the New Birth

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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 the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.” 1 John 3:1-3, KJV. … Continue reading →

How I Lost 75 Pounds in One Year

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I’d like to tell you the story of how I lost 75 pounds in one-year’s time. I have been overweight for most of my life. But now at the age of 61, by the grace of God and with the help of my wife, I have been able to shed 75 pounds that had been added to my 6’ 1 1/2” frame over the years. I’m sharing this because I think it might be a help to someone else. It began like this. At the end of the month in February of 2011, I was … Continue reading →

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 that they had seen; Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.” Luke 19:37, 38, KJV. As Jesus rode into Jerusalem, there was excitement in the air. The King was coming to town. They shouted praises unto the King with loud voices, … Continue reading →

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

Carrying benches for a meeting in Haiti.

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 have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake. And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both … Continue reading →

Keeping It Simple for Ladysmith Women’s Ministry

Susan with some of the ladies from Abundant Life AG in Ladysmith, WI.

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 know, you can prepare and try so very hard to do something only to have the Lord make it so simple and straight forward, it makes you shake your head. I got so wrapped up in preparing for my Ladysmith, Wisconsin, women’s meeting that I lost the joy of the message that I wanted to … Continue reading →

It’s All About a Relationship with Father God

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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 “the right place” to worship. Our fathers worshipped in this mountain, she said, but you (the Jews) say that you should worship in Jerusalem. Which is right? Today we could also argue about “the right place” to worship, but Jesus made it clear that the Father is looking for worshipers who worship Him in Spirit … Continue reading →

Couple Receives a Beautiful New Baby as a Gift from God

Brent and Jennifer Sietsema with their gift from God, Jasper James

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 years old at the time. They were soon delighted to find out that Jennifer was pregnant, but after 11 weeks she had a disappointing miscarriage. Then they tried once again, but this time she miscarried after only 9 1/2 weeks. Brent and Jennifer live in the Des Moines area, but in March 2011 they were … Continue reading →