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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.

Trouble

Posted on November 29, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Standing strong in a world of compromise will often mean being out of step with others. They often will not understand. They may even persecute you. But know that whatever trouble you find yourself in, God will not forget you. Continue reading →

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The Power of a Good Reputation

Posted on November 28, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Confronted by a mystery that could not be solved by the wisest advisors of the kingdom, King Belshazzar seeks for another source of insight. The Queen tells him about Daniel who had proved his integrity and wisdom under King Nebuchadnezzar. In glowing terms, the reputation of this man of integrity is presented to the King. Continue reading →

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Everything We Need

Posted on November 27, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God, by his divine power has given us everything we need for living a godly life. Sometimes the idea of a “godly life” or a “Christ-like life” seems so far off—so impossible. Perhaps that is why we settle for so little and don’t pursue godliness. Continue reading →

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Cast All Your Cares

Posted on November 26, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

What do you do when life gets tough? How do you handle the curve balls thrown at you by life?  Continue reading →

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Standing Strong

Posted on November 25, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Daniel is an example of integrity in the midst of a culture of compromise. Continue reading →

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Unjust Suffering

Posted on November 24, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Life isn’t always fair and it isn’t always easy. Suffering and persecution were an everyday reality for the readers of Peter’s letter. Continue reading →

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The Good Scissors

Posted on November 23, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

I’m sure every mom has them. My mom did: the good scissors. Continue reading →

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Living Hope, Unspeakable Joy

Posted on November 22, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Peter’s readers were going through difficult times. In the midst of all that they were going through they held on to a living hope.  Continue reading →

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A Healing Community

Posted on November 21, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

A healing community where the broken can come to find people filled with faith and love. It is a place where needs are met through prayer; It is a place where “it’s OK” to “not be O.K.”; where people are honest and transparent about their true condition–no masks needed, no need to pretend.
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Lord Willin’ and the Creek Don’t Rise

Posted on November 20, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God’s ways are not our ways, his plans are higher than ours. In all of our planning, we must have the attitude, “Lord willin’ and the creek don’t rise.” Our lives sometimes take unexpected twists and turns–all a part of his path.
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