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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.

Be Strong and Courageous (Jul 19)

Posted on July 19, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 19 Be Strong and Courageous Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 76: 1-9 | 1 Chronicles 28:1 – 29:30 | Romans 5:6-21 | Proverbs 19:18-19 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Chronicles 28:1 – 29:30 “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. … Continue reading →

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A Hope that Will Not Disappoint (Jul 18)

Posted on July 18, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 18 A Hope That Will Not Disappoint Today’s Scripture Reading: Psalm 75:1-10 | 1 Chronicles 26:12- 27:34 | Romans 4:13 – 5:5 | Proverbs 19:15-16 Today’s Scripture Focus: Romans 4:13- 5:5 “Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed…” (Romans … Continue reading →

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A Heart That Trusts (Jul 17)

Posted on July 17, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 17 A Heart That Trusts Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 74:12-23 | 1 Chronicles 24:1 – 26:11 | Romans 4:1-12 | Proverbs 19:15-16 Today’s Scripture Focus: Romans 4:1-12 Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness. Now … Continue reading →

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Cleaning Up the Mess (Jul 16)

Posted on July 16, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 16 Cleaning up the Mess Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 74:1-14 | 1 Chronicles 22:1 – 23:32 | Romans 3:9-31 | Proverbs 19:13-14 Today’s Scripture Focus: Romans 3:9 – 31 “There is no one righteous, not even one; [11] there … Continue reading →

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God is the Strength of My Heart (Jul 15)

Posted on July 15, 2016 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

July 15 God is the Strength of My Heart Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 73:15-28 | 1 Chronicles 19:1 – 21:31 | Romans 2:25 – 3:8 | Proverbs 19:10-12 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 73 “Whom have I in heaven but you? … Continue reading →