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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.

Waiting and Watching (June 10)

Posted on June 11, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 10 Waiting and Watching Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 130:5-8 | 1 Kings 7:1-51 | Acts 7:30-50 | Proverbs 16:31-33 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 130:5-8 I pray to God—my life a prayer—and wait for what he’ll say and do. My … Continue reading →

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What Does It Cost? (Jun 9)

Posted on June 9, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 9 What Does it Cost? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 130:1-4 | 1 Kings 5:1-6:38 | Acts 7:1-29 | Proverbs 16:28-30 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 7:1-29 At this point everyone in the council stared at Stephen because his face became … Continue reading →

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What Would You Ask For? (June 8)

Posted on June 9, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 8 What Would You Ask For? Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 129:1-8 | 1 Kings 3:4-4:34 | Acts 6:1-15 | Proverbs 16:26-27 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Kings 3-4 At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon during the night in a … Continue reading →

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For the Sake of the Name (June 7)

Posted on June 9, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 7 For the Sake of the Name Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 128:1-6 | 1 Kings 2:1-3:3 | Acts 5:1-42 | Proverbs 16:25 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 5:1-42 [41] The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted … Continue reading →

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To the Mountains

Posted on June 6, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

  To the Mountains…. After nearly 6 years of life in Los Angeles, Malou and I are returning to the pastorate and moving to the mountains of Northern California.  We just accepted the call to pastor Big Trees Community Church in … Continue reading →

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In Trouble (June 6)

Posted on June 6, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 6 In Trouble Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 127:3-5 | 1 Kings 1:1-53 | Acts 4:1-37 | Proverbs 16:24 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 4 “And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give your servants great boldness in their preaching. … Continue reading →

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Unless the Lord Builds the House (June 5)

Posted on June 5, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 5 Unless the Lord Builds the House Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 127:1-2 | 2 Samuel 23:24- 24:25 | Acts 3:1-26 | Proverbs 16:21-23 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 2 Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor … Continue reading →

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Fire! (June 4)

Posted on June 4, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 4 Fire! Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 126:4-6 | 2 Samuel 22:21-23:23 | Acts 2:1-47 | Proverbs 16:19-20 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 2 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. [2] Suddenly a sound … Continue reading →

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One Accord (June 3)

Posted on June 4, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 3 One Accord Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 126:1-3 | 2 Samuel 20:14-22:20 | Acts 1:1-26 | Proverbs 16:18 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 1 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will … Continue reading →

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Feed My Sheep (June 2)

Posted on June 2, 2015 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 2 Feed My Sheep Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 125:1-5 | 2 Samuel 19:11-13 | John 21:1-25 | Proverbs 16:16-17 Today’s Scripture Focus: John 21 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”Peter … Continue reading →

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