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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.

God Will Provide

Posted on January 9, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Abraham’s test of faith was extreme, yet we are all called to trials of faith. Abraham points the necessity of persevering faith even when the command doesn’t make sense; the necessity of instant obedience even when the way ahead is unclear. Continue reading →

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Worry or Trust?

Posted on January 8, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Most of our worry and anxiety is over things that will never happen, or over things that have already happened and which cannot be changed. Don’t worry about tomorrow, “each day has enough trouble of its own.” Continue reading →

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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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