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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.

Fear of God vs. Fear of Man

Posted on May 14, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When we fear man more than we fear God—when we give in to the whims of the people instead of holding true to what we know God has called us to do—we give in to a spirit of fear and intimidation and God’s will is abandoned for something more to the people’s liking. Continue reading →

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Come On Now, Let’s Go!

Posted on May 13, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Are you a risk taker? God often calls his people to move beyond their comfort zones to a place of risky faith. Continue reading →

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He Remains Faithful

Posted on May 12, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God proves faithful to his people over and over again. They may be unfaithful but he is always faithful.  Why?  Samuel tells us: “For the sake of his great name the LORD will not reject his people, because the LORD was pleased to make you his own.” Continue reading →

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He Bears Our Burdens

Posted on May 11, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We do not carry our burdens alone. We have a God and Savior who is there to help us bear our burdens daily. We have someone to turn to each and every day. Continue reading →

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Are You Hungry?

Posted on May 10, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus is the only “staple of life”; the only one who can truly satisfy our spiritual hunger. Continue reading →

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Let Him in the Boat

Posted on May 9, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In their own strength, it all seemed impossible.  With Christ in the boat, all things are possible. Continue reading →

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Speak, Lord, Your Servant is Listening

Posted on May 8, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

In Samuel’s day, the word of the Lord was rare. Not many were hearing from God. Continue reading →

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Hold on to Hope

Posted on May 7, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When others would be tempted to give up, Hannah held on to hope. Continue reading →

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The Place of Abundance

Posted on May 6, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Sometimes the road to the place of abundance is a very difficult one.  Often it calls for a time of testing and refinement. Continue reading →

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Where You Go I Will Go

Posted on May 5, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Loyalty is a rare quality in a day of no commitment. It is also a praiseworthy and attractive quality.  Continue reading →

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