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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.

Looking Forward; Looking Back

Posted on April 11, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Jordan River was the first big test of Joshua’s leadership. While God was guiding him and the people on a road they had not travelled before, this incident certainly brought to mind another significant crossing: the crossing of the Red Sea under Moses’ leadership. Continue reading →

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Be Strong and Courageous

Posted on April 11, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Joshua was faced with an amazing challenge. He was to follow in the footsteps of Moses and lead the people of Israel into the Promised Land. Not an easy task on either count: Moses was a great leader and the people of Israel were notorious for being difficult to lead. Continue reading →

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Resting Between His Shoulders

Posted on April 9, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Moses throughout his life was one to bless others. The end of his life was no different. Here we see the various blessings he gives to the different tribes. Continue reading →

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Accountable

Posted on April 8, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Everything we’ve been given—our possessions, our talent, our gifts—all of it has been given to us by God. We are stewards of his good gifts. One day we will give an account for how well we have managed what we have been given.   Continue reading →

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Where is Your Treasure?

Posted on April 7, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Nothing reveals the state of our heart like our attitude toward possessions. As Jesus put it: “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” This is true for the one who has little and for the one who has much—and everyone in between. Continue reading →

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Religious Games

Posted on April 6, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When it comes to religion, there are some who play the game better than others. Continue reading →

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Reckless Words, Healing Words

Posted on April 5, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Reckless words pierce and wound like swords. Wise words bring healing. Continue reading →

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One Thing is Necessary

Posted on April 4, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Only one thing is necessary, according to Jesus. Continue reading →

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Who is My Neighbor?

Posted on April 3, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What does it mean to follow Jesus? One way Jesus put it was this: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul and all your strength and with you’re your mind. And love your neighbor as yourself.”  These two commands that were the heart of God’s way of life for his people in the Old Testament, are reaffirmed as central to the life of faith for the follower of Jesus. Continue reading →

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Become the Answer to Your Prayers

Posted on April 2, 2022 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Jesus calls us to follow him and to join him in his mission to go and proclaim the kingdom of God.  What is your response? Continue reading →

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