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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.

Neighborhood News Update

Posted on September 1, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

“Hard Times” Come to California Jeff Checks out “Hard Times Pizza” Hard Times Farms of Walnut Grove, MN is expanding its operations to include a new venture in California. Roy Syverson, founder, director, and crisis management specialist, has been taking advantage of … Continue reading →

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When God Asks the Questions (Daily Devotional for Sept 1)

Posted on September 1, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 97:1-6 | Job 40:1 – 42:27 | 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 | Proverbs 22:14 Today’s Scripture Focus: Job 40-42 Job has asked his questions.  He has finally said all that he could think of to say. Now he is waiting … Continue reading →

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Light and Momentary? (Daily Devotional for Aug 31)

Posted on August 31, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 96:7-13 | Job 37:1 – 39:30 | 2 Corinthians 4:13 – 5:10 | Proverbs 22:13 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:10 “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far … Continue reading →

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Sing a New Song (Daily Devotional for Aug 30)

Posted on August 30, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 96:1-6 | Job 34:1 – 36:33 | 2 Corinthians 4:1-12 | Proverbs 22:10-12 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 96 “Sing to the Lord a new song; Sing to the LORD, all the Earth” Ps. 96:1 Do you … Continue reading →

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Glowing with Glory (Devotional for Aug 29)

Posted on August 29, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 95:1-11 | Job 33:1 – 33:33 | 2 Corinthians 3:1-18 | Proverbs 22:8-9 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 3 “And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness … Continue reading →

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What is that Fragrance You Are Wearing? (Devotional for Aug 28)

Posted on August 28, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 94:12-23 | Job 28:1 – 30:31 | 2 Cor. 2:12 – 17 | Proverbs 22:7 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 “But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, … Continue reading →

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Purer Than Gold (Daily Devotional for Aug 27)

Posted on August 27, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

(These devotional thoughts are intended to encourage you as you read through the Bible in a year. Each day I focus on one of the texts from the daily “read through the bible” schedule). Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 94:1-11 | … Continue reading →

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Comfort Received, Comfort Given (Daily Devotional for Aug 26)

Posted on August 26, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 93:1-5 | Job 20:1 – 22:23 | 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 | Proverbs 22:2-4 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of … Continue reading →

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Refreshing (Daily Devotional for Aug 25)

Posted on August 25, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 92:9-15 | Job 16:1 – 19:29 | 1 Corinthians 16:1-24 | Proverbs 22:1 Today’s Scripture Focus: 1 Cor. 16 1 Cor. 16:17-18 (ESV)       I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have … Continue reading →

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Worthless Physicians (Daily Devotional for Aug 24)

Posted on August 24, 2012 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 92:1-8 | Job 12:1 – 15:35 | 1 Corinthians 15:29-58 | Proverbs 21:30-31 Today’s Scripture Focus: Job 12-15 “You are worthless physicians, all of you! If only you would be altogether silent! For you, that would be wisdom.” Job … Continue reading →

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