Jace Hargrove
Kentucky Field Director
Jace has been involved in full-time ministry since 2017 when God called him to sell his martial arts school and chase after God’s call into youth ministry. For 6 years, Jace lit the fire of students, passionate about discipleship and showing each student the heart God has for them. A few years into serving full-time in the church, Jace was introduced to Idols Aside. After discovering the mission of the ministry, it was a no-brainer to begin volunteering. Since 2020, Jace has witnessed young men and women give their lives to Christ through the ministry of Idols Aside, and having front-row seats to these life-changing moments has made it all the more fulfilling.
Growing up in Tennessee set the stage for Jace to relate to the young men this ministry serves and has allowed Jace to witness God work all things together. It was not uncommon for Jace to be found hunting or fishing, but what God has really been able to use for His glory and work together for good was the absence of his biological father. Growing up, Jace had questions about his birth father and often felt a void. It wasn’t until he felt God calling him down the aisle at his grandmother’s church to fully submit to Him that he began to feel hope. All the questions that these young men may have about their earthly fathers, Jace understands; but more than that, He knows a Heavenly father that can mend and heal all wounds.
Jace is a two-time collegiate national Judo champion, has trained military members in hand-to-hand combat, is an ordained pastor, and holds certifications in both spiritual formation and life coaching. While Jace is passionate about ministry, his greatest calling is his family. He and his wife, Emily, have been married since 2017 and are blessed with two sons, Elias and Luca. He believes that God has given him these passions, giftings, and positions to walk beside others, compassionately and confidently discipling them as they pursue the life-transforming power and truth of Jesus.
Contact Jace
jace@idolsaside.com
Jace Hargrove
Kentucky Field Director
Jace has been involved in full-time ministry since 2017 when God called him to sell his martial arts school and chase after God’s call into youth ministry. For 6 years, Jace lit the fire of students, passionate about discipleship and showing each student the heart God has for them. A few years into serving full-time in the church, Jace was introduced to Idols Aside. After discovering the mission of the ministry, it was a no-brainer to begin volunteering. Since 2020, Jace has witnessed young men and women give their lives to Christ through the ministry of Idols Aside, and having front-row seats to these life-changing moments has made it all the more fulfilling.
Growing up in Tennessee set the stage for Jace to relate to the young men this ministry serves and has allowed Jace to witness God work all things together. It was not uncommon for Jace to be found hunting or fishing, but what God has really been able to use for His glory and work together for good was the absence of his biological father. Growing up, Jace had questions about his birth father and often felt a void. It wasn’t until he felt God calling him down the aisle at his grandmother’s church to fully submit to Him that he began to feel hope. All the questions that these young men may have about their earthly fathers, Jace understands; but more than that, He knows a Heavenly father that can mend and heal all wounds.
Jace is a two-time collegiate national Judo champion, has trained military members in hand-to-hand combat, is an ordained pastor, and holds certifications in both spiritual formation and life coaching. While Jace is passionate about ministry, his greatest calling is his family. He and his wife, Emily, have been married since 2017 and are blessed with two sons, Elias and Luca. He believes that God has given him these passions, giftings, and positions to walk beside others, compassionately and confidently discipling them as they pursue the life-transforming power and truth of Jesus.
Contact Jace
jace@idolsaside.com