Rev. Jan Michael Nace serves as Senior Pastor of Java Village Baptist Church, bringing a lifelong commitment to Christian ministry and outreach. He also serves with Mark 16:15 Ministries as a street minister, senior pastor, chaplain, and part-time pastor, with a particular passion for reaching people beyond the walls of the church.

Born in Northern Indiana, Rev. Nace later moved to Northwestern Ohio, where he completed his education and attended Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio. During his college years, he developed a love for acoustic guitar and music, eventually becoming a songwriter and performer.

His Christian journey began in college after an encounter with a street evangelist. Since then, he has devoted his life to sharing the Gospel and serving others through outreach ministry. Rev. Nace lives with his French wife from Montreal and continues to serve faithfully through pastoral ministry, music, and community outreach.