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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.

Passing it on to the Next Generation

Posted on March 29, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

It was not your children who saw these things…it was you…so pass it on! Continue reading →

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Fertile Soil

Posted on March 28, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Is God’s word growing and producing a bountiful harvest of righteousness in you? What is the condition of the soil of your heart? Continue reading →

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Remember the Long Way

Posted on March 27, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Remember the long way—remember God’s work in your life over the years. Continue reading →

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When the Victory Comes

Posted on March 26, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

How do you handle victory and success? The human tendency is to allow our successes and victories to go to our heads. We boast; we revel in the praise of others. We give little thought to the one who stands behind the victory and success. Continue reading →

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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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