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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.

Becoming Like Our Teacher

Posted on March 25, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The goal of a disciple is to become just like his or her teacher. Continue reading →

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Choosing Leaders

Posted on March 24, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus lived a life of prayer. So it is not surprising that when he came to critical junctures in his life that he would spend extended time in prayer Continue reading →

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Moving On, Moving In

Posted on March 23, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Egypt was a place of bondage. The wilderness was a place of testing.  All of it had a purpose, of course, but God’s desire for them was the land of promise–the same is true for you.  A few steps of faith and obedience are all that separate you from the place of blessing. Move on, move in, and move up! Continue reading →

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Thirsty

Posted on March 22, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We need the refreshment that comes from intimacy with God.  Drink deeply, drink long, drink often. Continue reading →

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Everything Changes

Posted on March 21, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When Jesus steps into the boat everything changes. Continue reading →

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Tempted

Posted on March 20, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

 Jesus knows the power of temptation—he has been tempted in every respect as we are—and demonstrates the power of the Spirit to overcome the temptation. Continue reading →

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Generous Hearts are Blessed

Posted on March 19, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

“Blessed is the one who considers the poor! In the day of trouble the LORD delivers him; The LORD protects him and keeps him alive; He is called blessed in the land; You do not give him up to the will of his enemies” (Psalms 41:1-3 NIV). Continue reading →

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Change Brings Fruit

Posted on March 18, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Repentance is all about change. To repent is to change one’s mind about sin, which leads to a change of direction and behavior. Ultimately it brings a fruitful life: a Christ-like life. If you don’t change: you will never grow and you will miss out on the abundant life that could be yours. Continue reading →

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A Life of Devotion

Posted on March 17, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

She turned the difficult situation into an opportunity to serve God. Continue reading →

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Waiting and Waiting and Waiting

Posted on March 16, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

I waited and waited and waited. Waiting for God’s answer seems overwhelming sometimes. Continue reading →

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