#14 - Idols Aside Ministries | Mark Wright

Mark Wright is the Founder and President of Idols Aside Ministries, a Christ-centered organization dedicated to reaching and discipling the fatherless through sports, outdoor adventures, and authentic relationship. A native of Polk County, Florida, Mark grew up in a family rooted in faith and service. After earning his degree in Business Administration from Appalachian State University—where he excelled as a record-setting football player—Mark spent several years in the corporate world before answering God’s call to full-time ministry. In 2009, Mark launched Idols Aside Ministries with a vision to use sports and the outdoors as a bridge to share the love of Christ. Through partnerships with professional athletes and local mentors, the ministry creates meaningful opportunities for young men and women to encounter their Heavenly Father and discover their true identity in Him. Under Mark’s leadership, Idols Aside Ministries has hosted hundreds of outreach events, sports clinics, and retreats across the country, leading countless youth and families to a deeper relationship with Jesus. His heart beats for restoration—helping the fatherless know they are seen, known, and loved by God. Mark and his wife Becky continue to live out that mission daily from their home in Lakeland, Florida, trusting God to impact the next generation one life at a time.