About Jeff

Born and raised in Minnesota, I have served in churches in Minnesota, Ohio, Oregon and California. I am a graduate of Crown College (MN) and George Fox Evangelical Seminary (OR). I have also done additional PhD studies in New Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary (CA). I am also a graduate of the College of Prayer. I recently served on the faculty and as the Academic Dean of the Horizon Institute in Los Angeles, a small Christian College that serves the immigrant church and community in the heart of Los Angeles. In July, 2015, I returned to the pastorate and serve as the pastor of Big Trees Community Bible Church in Arnold, California.

9 Responses to About Jeff

  1. Toni Sprandel's avatar Toni Sprandel says:
    June 21, 2013 at 2:24 am

    Hello Jeff! I am so glad you found my site! I look forward to following yours! It has been years since we have talked but I am glad the LORD reconnected us!

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  2. heavenlyraindrops's avatar heavenlyraindrops says:
    June 28, 2013 at 10:53 am

    Thanks for the follow, Jeff. I look forward to reading your posts.

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  3. Sebastian's avatar Sebastian says:
    July 7, 2013 at 2:16 pm

    Hello Jeff! I look forward to really diving into your blog. Also, thank you for following my blog at Faith1st Ministries. I hope it has and will continue to be a major blessing in your life. May God richly bless you as you continue to write and blog. Please continue with us on this journey and remember to have Faith 1st because the “just shall live by his faith.” — Sebastian

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  4. charlie's avatar charlie says:
    January 29, 2014 at 12:43 am

    Thanks, Jeff, for your blog – and thanks for following my blog, Learning From God’s Word. God bless you and make you a blessing to many.

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  5. Gede Prama's avatar Gede Prama says:
    February 17, 2014 at 2:54 am

    Thank you for sharing and Greetings from Gede Prama 🙂

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  6. Elkanah Kamau's avatar Elkanah Kamau says:
    September 2, 2024 at 1:00 pm

    keep up the good work

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  7. Amuchie Cyriacus's avatar Amuchie Cyriacus says:
    September 25, 2025 at 9:34 am

    Good afternoon Sir,
    I feel very happy and encourage whenever I visit your site to read your wonderous word of the Lord. Several times I have told myself that you are a real man of God. I must thank you for feeding people like me that gathered around you for your words of exaltation, ministering wisdom of God into us. You may not know the impact of your words in my life . I have developed my self into digging into your site for words of encouragements. Thank you and May God bless you immensely.
    May God continue to bless you more. Regards to your family and ministry.
    I remain yours sincerely
    Amuchie Cyriacus
    Imo state Nigeria
    cyricoa@yahoo.com

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