Jay Jasti

About Jay Jasti

I graduated from Baylor University with a B.A. in Political Science, a B.A. in Economics, and a minor in Legal Reasoning and Analysis in May 2024. I was on track to pursue law school and become a lawyer. However, my journey took a transformative turn during my sophomore year when, as an international student from India and a former Hindu, I came to know the Good News of Jesus Christ. I experienced the love of God expressed through the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus for my sake and the world. This profound truth and life-changing experience shifted my trajectory, leading me to serve in Christian ministry, particularly focused on serving international students. International students in America often face significant challenges. Many never experience the warmth of an American home, and nearly 40% never form a close friendship with an American. Too often, they are left to navigate a foreign culture and language on their own, feeling isolated and overlooked. Having walked this path myself, I understand the difficulties millions of international students encounter upon arriving in the U.S. This is why I was called to serve as an intern with Reformed University Fellowship International at Texas A&M. In this role, I have the privilege of loving and supporting international students by building a welcoming community, modeling the love of Jesus, and sharing the life-changing Good News of God. My goal is to become a Minister of the Gospel, dedicated to making Christ known and helping others experience His transformative love. I am driven by the desire to see lives changed, just as mine was, and to work toward a future where people from all backgrounds and nations come to know Jesus and to follow Him.

Experience

1. Intern

   Ruf Reformed University Fellowship

   Sep 2024 — Present

   As an intern with Reformed University Fellowship International (RUF-I), a campus ministry dedicated to \"reaching students for Christ and equipping them to serve,\" I have the opportunity to share the Good News of Jesus with over international students at Texas A&M. Through one-on-one meetings, leading group discussions, Bible studies, and extending Christ-like love, I hope to engage with students from diverse backgrounds and share the transformative good news that changed me and millions around the world, and love them as Christ did loved me. Being an international student myself, I understand the challenges of living abroad, navigating a new culture, and speaking a different language. God has placed within me a deep desire to love others as myself, and He has equipped me to serve this ministry through my unique life experiences, language skills, and a strong commitment to loving the nations.In this role, I aim to develop the skills and discernment needed to fulfill my calling to become a Minister of the Gospel. Under the guidance and mentorship of my Campus Minister, I hope to strengthen my passion for making Christ known and help others experience His transformative love. I look forward to growing in my desire to see lives changed, just as mine was, and to working toward a future where people from all backgrounds and nations come to know and follow Jesus.

Education

• Rutgers University–New Brunswick

  Bachelor's degree, Political Science

  2020

• Baylor University

  Bachelor's degree, B.A. Political Science, B.A. Economics | Minor: Legal Reasoning and Analysis