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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.

Purer than Gold

Posted on August 27, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God knows all your ways, he sees you in your trial. He hasn’t abandoned or forgotten you. He is using this tough time to test and refine your faith. When he has tested you, you too, will come forth as gold. Continue reading →

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Comfort Received, Comfort Given

Posted on August 26, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

While life can be difficult and there is more than enough suffering for all of us, he is the Father of compassion and the God of all Comfort who comforts us in all our troubles. Continue reading →

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Refreshing

Posted on August 25, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Some people refresh the soul. Others drain it of all energy. Continue reading →

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Worthless Physicians

Posted on August 24, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

There will come a day for encouraging words. There will come a time for advice. There will come a day when words will be welcome. Until then, be there–fully there. Listen. Pray. Be the friend we all need in these difficult times. Continue reading →

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No Easy Answers

Posted on August 23, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

We all have times when the easy answers just don’t seem to fit our questions. They ring hollow. What do we do? Continue reading →

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Under His Wings

Posted on August 22, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God is our refuge.  Let him pull you close today Continue reading →

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Hard Times

Posted on August 21, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

How do we handle unimaginable tragedy? What do we do when our worst nightmares come true? Continue reading →

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If. . .

Posted on August 20, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Love is the glue that holds the body of Christ together despite the differences of our background, beliefs or experiences. Continue reading →

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Finding Your Place

Posted on August 19, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Every one of God’s children is gifted and is an important part of Christ’s body, the church. We all are important; we all have a part to play. Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes

Posted on August 18, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

While the book of Esther never mentions the name of God, his working is seen throughout the book. While he may not be “front and center,” he is clearly working behind the scenes. Continue reading →

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