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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.

Forever

Posted on December 7, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Repetition can be a powerful liturgical device. It helps us slow down and focus on a key theme long enough to let it sink in. It gives time for the truth to engage not only the mind, but the heart. Continue reading →

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Love and Obedience

Posted on December 6, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Love for God is not measured so much by our words or our feelings as it is by our obedience to Christ’s command to love others. Continue reading →

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Faithful to the Unfaithful

Posted on December 5, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Old Testament or New, despite our wavering faithfulness, God always remain faithful. Continue reading →

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You Are an Overcomer

Posted on December 4, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

You are an overcomer. There is no reason to wallow in defeat. Continue reading →

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Love in Action

Posted on December 3, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Words are not enough. True love is demonstrated by practical actions when we bring the compassion and love of the father to those in need. Continue reading →

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Dearly Loved Children

Posted on December 2, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

A great theologian was asked what he thought was the most profound thought he had ever had. He replied, “Jesus loves me, this I know for the Bible tells me so.” Continue reading →

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Worldliness

Posted on December 1, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

John’s insistence that we should not love the world or anything in the world is easily misunderstood or misapplied. Continue reading →

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Real Fellowship

Posted on November 30, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Fellowship is more than casual conversation over coffee and cookies. Fellowship is the deep connectedness we have with one another because of our common bond, our relationship with Christ. That isn’t to say that the casual conversation is unnecessary or unimportant, but true fellowship will always go deeper. Continue reading →

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Trouble

Posted on November 29, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Standing strong in a world of compromise will often mean being out of step with others. They often will not understand. Continue reading →

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The Power of a Good Reputation

Posted on November 28, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Pride, arrogance and abuse of power find their day of reckoning. God sees and he will make it right. Integrity, obedience and courage likewise come to light before God and men and find their reward. Continue reading →

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