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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.

Always Enough

Posted on June 16, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God has revealed himself in scripture as “The Lord our Provider.” The story of Elijah is a reminder of how God is able to provide in extraordinary ways. Continue reading →

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Unity Brings Blessing

Posted on June 15, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Do you long for more of the blessing of God? Do you long for more of his presence and power? It flows when his people come together in unity, laying aside their personal prejudices and agendas to love each other deeply from the heart. Continue reading →

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The Encourager

Posted on June 14, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

One of the greatest gifts we can give to another is the gift of encouragement. Barnabas was one that could always be counted on to be an encouragement to others. Continue reading →

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There’s Always Hope

Posted on June 13, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Ananias had reason to be skeptical. He had reason to be fearful. Saul had been at the forefront of the persecution of Christians. He had been there to give approval to Stephen’s death.Was the Lord really telling him to go and speak to Saul? Continue reading →

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R. A. Torrey on Praying for Your Pastor

Posted on June 12, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Originally posted on Joy in the House of Prayer:
“A minister may be made a man of power by prayer, and he may be unmade and bereft of power by people failing to pray for him. Any church may have…

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Expect the Unexpected

Posted on June 12, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The one who is led by the Spirit is in for an adventure. You never know what unexpected opportunities you will encounter. Such was the life of Philip. Continue reading →

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Scattered On Purpose

Posted on June 11, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God uses the tough times in our lives to show forth his power in our weakness. Sometimes God uses the tough times to move us to another place, sometimes spiritually, sometimes physically, sometimes both. Continue reading →

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Waiting and Watching

Posted on June 10, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The watchman spent the night in the tower on the city wall watching and waiting. Of course, he was looking for any sign of danger. Yet ultimately, he was looking for the morning to come–hoping for another peaceful night awakened by a beautiful sunrise. Continue reading →

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What Does It Cost?

Posted on June 9, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Stephen was quite a man of God. He is described as a man “full of faith and the Holy Spirit,” “full of God’s grace and power” and one who spoke with “wisdom and the Spirit.” Continue reading →

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What Would You Ask For?

Posted on June 8, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What if God were to ask you the same question he asked Solomon?  What would you ask for? Continue reading →

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