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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.

Come Follow Me

Posted on January 4, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus went to the seashore and found some fishermen. He chose average ordinary people through whom he would turn the world upside down. Continue reading →

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He Walked with God

Posted on January 3, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We really do not know a lot about Enoch. Though there is much speculation about him in extra-biblical literature, there are no stories of his life in the biblical text itself. But there is this incredible testimony: “Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because God took him away.” It makes me want to know more. Continue reading →

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When the Best Doesn’t Seem Good Enough

Posted on January 2, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

One of Satan’s best tricks is to get us to question the goodness of God. Questioning his goodness often leads us to question his wisdom, his truthfulness and his love. Continue reading →

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Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Posted on January 1, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Remember the children’s story about the tortoise and the hare? The slow and steady tortoise won the race. When it comes to reading the scripture the same principle is true. It is good to take it slow and meditate on the scripture. Notice that the blessing here is for the one who takes the time not only to read but also to meditate on the scripture all day long. Continue reading →

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Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Posted on January 1, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Remember the children’s story about the tortoise and the hare? The “slow and steady” tortoise won the race. When it comes to reading the scripture the same principle is true. Continue reading →

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Hallelujah!

Posted on December 31, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

December 31 Hallelujah! Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 150:1-6 | Malachi 3:1-4:6 | Revelation 22:1-21 | Proverbs 31:25-31 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 150 Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, [4] praise him … Continue reading →