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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.

How to Pray for Your Pastor (prayer guide, Sunday)

Posted on June 9, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Originally posted on Joy in the House of Prayer:
The Complete series of Prayer Guides for Praying for Your Pastor Can be Found Here. Feel free to adapt them to suit your church situation. Praying for Your Pastor PRAYING FOR…

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What Does it Cost? (Jun 9)

Posted on June 9, 2013 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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A.W. Tozer Quote of the Week

Posted on June 8, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

  Appearances I say that a Christian congregation can survive and often appear to prosper in the community by the exercise of human talent and without any touch from the Holy Spirit! All that religious activity and the dear people … Continue reading →

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Favorite Quotes (beginning with B)

Posted on June 8, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Yesterday I shared my favorite quotes with topics starting with “A”–here are a few from letter “B” on Beauty–Books–Busyness Beauty “The Lord prefers common-looking people. That is the reason he made so many of them.” — Abraham Lincoln — Books … Continue reading →

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What Would You Ask For? (June 8)

Posted on June 8, 2013 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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Quotes (arranged by subject–A)

Posted on June 7, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

I love great quotes. Here are some of my favorites. Some are serious. Some are funny. Some make you think. Others cause you to wonder, “what were they thinking?” In any case, here are my favorite quotes on subjects beginning … Continue reading →

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For the Sake of the Name (June 7)

Posted on June 7, 2013 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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Open Up Your Heart Reviewed on Amazon.com

Posted on June 7, 2013 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The First Review is in (from Amazon.com): Most Helpful Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars It’s Well Worth It! May 28, 2013 By Rebecca6343 I have been reading His devotionals for about 6 months. They are so well written … Continue reading →

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In Trouble (June 6)

Posted on June 6, 2013 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, 2013 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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