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About pastorjeffsneighborhood

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 graduate studies in New Testament Studies at the Center for Advanced Theological Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary (CA). I am also a graduate of the College of Prayer. Having served as the Academic Dean and Program Director at Horizon Institute of Los Angeles for several years, I have returned to the pastorate and serve as Pastor of Big Trees Community Bible Church in Arnold, CA.

A Strong Tower

Posted on July 2, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God reveals himself through his names. We sometimes choose names because we like they way they sound. But biblical names are given to say something about the person and their character.  Continue reading →

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Open Your Eyes, Lord

Posted on July 1, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

How do you handle a trial of your faith? How do you handle the taunts of the enemy? Hezekiah sets a great example. Lay out the problem before the LORD and cry out to him in prayer. He hears and he will answer. Continue reading →

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Reckless Abandon

Posted on June 30, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Paul may be uncertain about his future, but he is clear about his calling and purpose in life. Continue reading →

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Hear Me When I Call

Posted on June 29, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Whatever we face it is good to know we have a place to turn; wherever we go it is good to know we have someone to hear our concerns. Continue reading →

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A Second Chance Squandered

Posted on June 28, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

On the one hand, Jehoahaz’ story is a reminder that God delights in giving second chances. On the other hand, Jehoahaz’ story is a reminder that we often squander the chances we are given—we often fail to enter into the fullness of the blessing that could be ours. Continue reading →

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Under Attack

Posted on June 27, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

As children we used to say, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Those words may be valiant attempts to downplay a verbal attack, but they are untrue. Deep down we all know that words can wound us deeply. Continue reading →

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Search Me, O God

Posted on June 26, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God knows us completely. He knows us better than we know ourselves. He sees the motives behind our words and actions.   Continue reading →

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Singing at Midnight

Posted on June 25, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Sometimes going to a prayer meeting can get you in trouble. Continue reading →

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Messy Growth

Posted on June 24, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What appears to us to be merely a problem is often a path to growth. Continue reading →

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I’ve Got a Better Idea

Posted on June 23, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Naaman was a valiant warrior, but he was also a leper. Urged by his wife’s helper, he set off to find healing from the healing prophet whose reputation for doing extraordinary miracles was already becoming well established: Elisha. Continue reading →

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