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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.

Too Good to be True

Posted on January 7, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Abraham and Sarah were promised a son, Isaac (meaning Laughter).  Indeed he would be the laughter of an old couple that had no hope of their own—a source of joy that only the God of the impossible could bring. Continue reading →

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Waiting in Expectation

Posted on January 6, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We all know the struggle the Psalmist describes. We pray and pray and wonder if God is listening. We lay our requests before the Lord and wait eagerly for the answer. Continue reading →

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Good News in Unlikely Places

Posted on January 5, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus message was truly good news–especially to those feeling beat up, burned out, and overwhelmed by the difficulties of life. Continue reading →

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Come Follow Me

Posted on January 4, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Come follow me, together we’ll fish for people. Continue reading →

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He Walked with God

Posted on January 3, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We really don’t know much about Enoch. But we do know this: he walked with God. That makes me want to know more. Continue reading →

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When the Best Doesn’t Seem Good Enough

Posted on January 2, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

There is no better place to learn about sin and temptation than the first few chapters of Genesis. Continue reading →

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Hallelujah!

Posted on December 31, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. All history will find fulfillment in his glorious plan. Continue reading →

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A Glimpse of Heaven

Posted on December 30, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Heaven: what is it like? Continue reading →

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All Creatures

Posted on December 29, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

It is good and right for us to praise the name of the Lord. “His name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens.” God reigns. Let the earth be glad. Let’s join the angels and worship God our King! Continue reading →

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The King of Kings

Posted on December 28, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Since the fall of man in the garden, all of creation has been waiting in anxious anticipation of this day. The suffering and pain brought on by sin is not forgotten by God. It will be vindicated as Jesus comes in his glory. Continue reading →

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