Jeff Buckner
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Jeff Buckner — Pastor & Men’s Discipleship in San Diego

God loves you and has a plan for your life.

God created you to know Him and experience His love. When you put your faith in Jesus Christ, all your sins are forgiven and you receive the gift of eternal life. A personal, loving relationship with your creator can begin right now.

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“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” — John 3:16

I’m glad you’re here

A place for faith, growth, and genuine connection.

Hi, I’m Jeff. Welcome! After more than thirty years in IT management and consulting, I now serve as a licensed pastor at Christ Community Church in San Diego. My passion is helping people know Jesus personally, grow in their relationship with Him, and experience the joy, peace, and purpose of a life fully surrendered to God.

Here you’ll find biblical teaching, personal reflections on navigating life’s challenges, and practical resources to help you walk with God one day at a time. Please reach out anytime. I’d love to hear from you!

Knowing God

Why should you put your faith in Jesus Christ?

Jesus Christ is the Son of God and only He offers what we cannot earn for ourselves: forgiveness, a restored relationship with God, and eternal life.

Christians believe Jesus demonstrated God’s love for us through His life and His agonizing death on the cross to pay the price for our sins. By rising from the dead, He proved He is God. Trusting Him means relying on His grace and following Him, even when questions remain.

Faith in Jesus does not promise an easy life. It offers His presence in suffering, purpose rooted in loving God and others, and the promise that evil and death will not have the final word.

“But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” — Romans 5:8

Six truths of the gospel

  1. You were designed for good.
  2. Something is wrong and broken.
  3. We cannot fix what we have broken.
  4. God has made a way.
  5. God invites you back to Him.
  6. Being with God gives you purpose.
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Discipleship

Men’s discipleship: Deepen your relationship with Jesus

Two ways to go through the same discipleship training: alongside a small group of men, or one-on-one with Jeff.

Group training

Men’s discipleship training in San Diego

A free, year-long training for men at Christ Community Church. Every other Saturday morning starting Jan. 9, 2027, we’ll grow in intimacy with Jesus, build real brotherhood, and learn to be disciples who make disciples.

One-on-one

1-on-1 discipleship

Prefer to go one-on-one? I’ll walk with you through the same curriculum as the men’s training, just the two of us, at the pace you choose. We meet every other week by default, and we can adjust that anytime.

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Articles

Taking God and His Word seriously. Myself? Not so much.

Of God, the Bible, life, galactic failures, recovery, the universe, and everything.

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Let’s connect

Whether you have a question, a prayer request, or just want to talk, I’d love to hear from you. Call, text, email, or send a note through the contact form.