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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.

Making God Sing

Posted on December 19, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Children know how to enjoy the moment. Imagine a beautiful sunny day. You stretch out your arms and spin around and around, laughing and singing–utter delight. Do you remember the delight of just spinning around and finding delight in the moment? Continue reading →

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From Questions to Praise

Posted on December 18, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Habakkuk was a prophet who asked a lot of questions. Tough questions. Continue reading →

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Never Alone

Posted on December 17, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Christmas can be a lonely time. Continue reading →

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O Little Town of Bethlehem

Posted on December 16, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Yes, there will be peace on earth, good will toward men upon whom his favor rests. It will all be fulfilled just as it was told by the prophets. Continue reading →

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The Worthy Lamb

Posted on December 15, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

But who is worthy to open the scroll? Continue reading →

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Running from God

Posted on December 14, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Have you ever run from God or from a mission to which he has called you? Continue reading →

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Holy! Worthy!

Posted on December 13, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Imagine the colors, the vivid imagery, the drama of what is taking place. Then join the “living creatures” who never cease to worship saying, “Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come! Continue reading →

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Lukewarm

Posted on December 12, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

As with any relationship, our relationship with the Lord can over time become “lukewarm.” Continue reading →

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Where Can I Go?

Posted on December 11, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

“Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?” Continue reading →

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Your First Love

Posted on December 10, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

They had lost their first love. It’s easy to do. We do the right things, but it becomes more of a ritual rather than a relationship. We go through the motions, but have lost the intensity of feeling and devotion we had at first. Continue reading →

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