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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.

Under Attack

Posted on June 27, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Forgiving those who wound us by their words brings deep freedom and brings rest to our troubled souls. That Jesus includes this in his pattern prayer shows us the importance of regularly dealing with the wounds brought on by the words and deeds of others. Continue reading →

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Search Me, O God

Posted on June 26, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God knows us completely. He knows us better than we know ourselves. He sees the motives behind our words and actions. Continue reading →

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Singing at Midnight

Posted on June 25, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When confronted with impossible circumstances, remember that prayer and praise can powerfully deliver and set us free. As you approach midnight, do not fear. Do not give up. Keep singing. Keep praying. Keep looking for the intervention of God. Continue reading →

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Messy Growth

Posted on June 24, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The church in the book of Acts was growing in faith, in the number of people, and in the number of problems. Continue reading →

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I’ve Got a Better Idea

Posted on June 23, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When he stopped negotiating and started obeying, God answered and brought the miracle he desired. Continue reading →

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God’s Abundant Supply

Posted on June 22, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Elisha’s word to the woman demanded two things: obedience to God and expectant faith. As she obeyed the word of the Lord (gathering jars) and as she acted in expectant faith (pouring the oil in the jars), God provided. Continue reading →

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Bumps in the Road

Posted on June 21, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The narrow road of life in Christ can be a bumpy road sometimes. But even then, we can find joy in Christ. Continue reading →

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Inquire of the Lord

Posted on June 20, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Seek the LORD and his counsel. When he speaks, listen, even if it is not what you want to hear. Continue reading →

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Becoming Like the One You Worship

Posted on June 19, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Few in the western world worship such idols. We are more sophisticated (or so we think).Calvin that called our hearts an “idol making factory” The gods we dream up—greed, materialism, hedonism and the like—have neither eyes nor ears. They are just as lifeless—and bring us no more life than the more traditional idols. As we trust in them, we become more like them. Continue reading →

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Surprise!

Posted on June 18, 2025 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God answers prayer. Pray fervently and expectantly. And don’t be too surprised when the answer you are seeking comes knocking at the door. Continue reading →

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