Get To Know Pastor J.

   Dr. Jeffrey Charles Jasper Sr., affectionately known as Pastor J, is a dynamic & passionate leader dedicated to advancing the Kingdom of God through service, teaching, & outreach.  Born on May 13, 1984, in Meridian MS, he is the youngest of three sons to Charles & Ora Jasper.  His spiritual journey began in 2006 when he moved to Hattiesburg, MS.  & became a member of the Magee Temple Church of God in Christ.  In July 2008, Pastor J accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord & Savior & received the gift of the Holy Ghost, igniting a lifelong commitment to ministry.  

    Answering the call to ministry on September 21, 2008, Pastor J was ordained in June 2011 under the esteemed leadership of the late Bishop A.V. Jordan.  In 2021, he & his wife founded JJ Ministries, a thriving Bible study & outreach organization driven by the motto #KingdomMinded.  Following God's vision, Pastor J launched Harvest Outreach Church in January 2022 in Hattiesburg, MS.  His dedication to Harvest Outreach Church has cultivated a community grounded in faith, unity, & compassion, quickly establishing it as a beacon of hope & transformation in the community.  

    Since 2011, Pastor J. has worked as a Network Administrator at Merit Health Wesly, balancing a professional career with his ministry calling.  His influence extends beyond the church walls, as he is actively involved in his community as a youth football coach with the Oak Grove Youth Football League.  Pastor J's heart for the next generation is evident in his commitment to mentoring & shaping young lives.

      As a dedicated servant, Pastor J holds various leadership roles within the Church of God in Christ, including serving on the Finance Committee & as an Adjutant to the Jurisdictional Prelate of Mississippi Southern Second Jurisdiction.  His influence & dedication have made him a respected figure within his denomination. 

      In 2007, Pastor J married his beloved wife, Precious Tate, & together they are the proud parents of four children: Zorian Lang, Chordell, Nevaeh, & Preston Jasper.  With a solid foundation in both faith & family, Pastor J strives to be a living example of Christ's love in all he does.  

      He is a native of Quitman, MS. where he graduated from Quitman High School.  He continued his education at Meridian Community College earning an Associate of Science in Computer Networking & later graduated from Southeastern Baptist of Laurel, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Ministries.  On May 25, 2024, his academic achievements were crowned with a Doctorate of Divinity from Initiators Christian University in Atlanta GA.    

   At the core of Pastor Js mission is his desire to be a loving husband, a nurturing father, & a diligent laborer for the Kingdom of God.  His life motto, "Maintain," reflects his commitment to consistency, faithfulness, & perseverance in all areas of his life-spiritually, personally, & professionally.  Pastor J remains steadfast in his goal of building a Christ-center legacy while empowering others to live fully in their God-given purpose.