Welcome to Jasper’s Pen!
Reflections on Scripture, the church, and the Christian life — from the study of Pastor Jasper Jalal.
First Words
Dear friends,
I am Jasper Jalal — pastor, evangelist, and lifelong student of the Scriptures — and I am glad you are here.
Currently, I serve as Administrative Pastor at Trinity International Christian Church in Philadelphia, PA. Across each of those seasons, one thread has held: a longing to see ordinary saints walk faithfully with Christ until the day we see Him face to face.
Jasper’s Pen is the overflow of that longing — a quiet space where I put pen to page from the pastor’s study, for the pilgrim Church.
Why “Jasper’s Pen”?
I write because the Scriptures have warmed my soul and I want to share that warmth. Jasper’s Pen is for thoughtful, Bible-loving Christians — pastors, lay leaders, missionaries, seminarians, and ordinary saints — who want substantive, Scripture-saturated writing rooted in historic Protestant orthodoxy.
I write from a Reformed-leaning, evangelical conviction, with a pastor’s ear and a cross-cultural eye. Living among the South Asian diaspora Christians across 3 continents for over 6 decades have taught me to see the gospel as a global treasure — carried by ordinary saints, often at great cost — and that conviction will season much of what you read here.
What You Can Expect
Periodically, I will write a short pastoral reflection, when time permit some longer essays. All of it will move within six pillars — the themes that organize my study and my prayers:
Discipleship — the slow, beautiful work of forming Christ-followers one life at a time.
Hospitality — opening homes, tables, and hearts as a witness to the gospel.
Doctrine — grounding faith in the timeless truths of Scripture.
Missions — God’s heart for the nations and our role in His global story.
The Persecuted Church — standing in prayer and solidarity with believers who suffer for His name.
Evangelism — practical reflections on preparing individuals to walk with Christ.
A Gentle Invitation
If something here strengthens your faith, would you do two small things? First, hit subscribe so the letters land in your inbox. Second, share Jasper’s Pen with one pastor, missionary, or friend who would be encouraged by it. The Church has always grown the slow way — one table, one neighbor, one letter at a time — and that is the only way I know to write.
I read every reply. If you write back — with a question, a story, or a prayer request — I will count it a gift.
Grace and peace to you in Christ Jesus,
Jasper Jalal