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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.

Breakthrough!

Posted on June 22, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Originally posted on Joy in the House of Prayer:
Breakthrough Having discerned the burden God has placed on our hearts as a group, we “pray through.” We persevere until we come to a sense of release. In some cases, we…

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Prayer Retreat coming soon!

Posted on June 22, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

  Malou and I have been enjoying a personal prayer retreat near the site of our upcoming prayer retreats. It is so good to get away from the rush of the city and up into the mountains to pray and … Continue reading →

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God’s Abundant Supply (June 22)

Posted on June 22, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 22 God’s Abundant Supply Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 136:23-26 | 2 Kings 3:1-4:17 | Acts 14:8-28 | Proverbs 17:22 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Kings 3:1 -4:17 Elisha said, “Go around and ask all your neighbors for empty jars. Don’t … Continue reading →

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Burden: “The B’s Of Praying Together in a Prayer Gathering”

Posted on June 21, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Originally posted on Joy in the House of Prayer:
This week we are focusing on the “B’s” of praying together with others in a prayer group. We’ve already considered, Be brief, be bold, be biblical and build on each other’s…

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Bumps Along the Road (June 21)

Posted on June 21, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 21 Bumps Along the Road Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 136:10-22 | 2 Kings 1:1-2:25 | Acts 13:42-14:7 | Proverbs 17:19-21 Today’s Scripture Focus: Acts 13:42-14:7 “Some of the Jews convinced the most respected women and leading men of the … Continue reading →

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The B’s of Praying Together in a Prayer Gathering–Build

Posted on June 20, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Originally posted on Joy in the House of Prayer:
Today’s Principle: “Build Upon Each Other’s Praying” Build upon each other’s praying. This is so important to a prayer gathering. If we don’t build upon each other’s prayers, it really isn’t…

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Inquire of the LORD (June 20)

Posted on June 20, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

June 20 Inquire of the Lord Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 136:1-9 | 1 Kings 22:1-53 | Acts 13:16-41 | Proverbs 17:17-18 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Kings 22 “Will you go with me to fight against Ramoth Gilead?” Jehoshaphat replied to … Continue reading →

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The Reason for …

Posted on June 20, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Reason for Prayer “The reason for prayer is intimacy of relation with our Father.” –Oswald Chambers, Christian Discipline Vol 2, p. 36–

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Quotes (Topics Starting with G)

Posted on June 20, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Getting Fed? “Some of the best communicators of the Scriptures who I know have had people leave their churches for the express reason that they’re not being fed. I know that we are the sheep of God, and sheep require … Continue reading →

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Be Biblical-Principle #3-The B’s of Praying in a Prayer Gathering

Posted on June 20, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Originally posted on Joy in the House of Prayer:
Principle #3: Be biblical. One of my spiritual mentors in prayer, Armin Gesswein, often talked about the influence of “Uncle Am.” Uncle Am was a simple, uncultured man who prayed with…

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