
Meet our Pastors
Apostle Marvin Kirkwood
Apostle Marvin W. Kirkwood is the planter and future facilitator of Contagious Life Church in Kansas City, Missouri. He has been blessed with unique gifting to illustrate and demonstrate the power of God that brings life to culture and translates across spiritual, social, economic, and secular realms.
Apostle Marvin W. Kirkwood's ministry is Life-giving, Relevant, and Refreshing! He is a sought-after facilitator, preacher, mentor, counselor, and teacher. Apostle Kirkwood desires to pour out what God has poured in. He holds a bachelor's degree in Christian Counseling and is pursuing his Master's in Theology.
In 2022 Pastor Marvin Kirkwood received his affirmation for the office of an Apostle! He believes God has given him strategic plans to build regions and make a local and global impact. The ministry of Apostle Marvin Kirkwod is defined in Acts 6:7 "The word of God increased, disciples multiplied and many became obedient to the faith. His chief objective is to help the church increase in God's word, make disciples, and to cause many to obey the words of Jesus Christ!
Out of all of his accomplishments, Apostle Kirkwood is most proud of his covenant with his wife Pastor Tiffany Kirkwood, and his three amazing children Hezekiah, Micah, and Josiah.
In the words of John Wesly,” I set myself on Fire and people come to watch me burn!”
Pastor Tiffany Kirkwood, affectionately known as Pastor Tiff, is a humble and meek woman of God who desires to see lives changed and families restored. She is a woman with a wealth of knowledge and biblical insight.
Tiffany Michelle Kirkwood was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on December 8th, 1979 to Michael and Judy McNeil. Lady Tiff was educated in the Hickman Mills school district and received a High School Diploma from Hickman Mills High School. She later attended Missouri Western where she studied Elementary Education. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership and is a thriving Real estate agent!
Pastor Tiff is a powerful communicator with new-age leadership skills. She is a mentor to women of all ages. In addition to her responsibilities as the Co-Senior Leader of Contagious Life Church with her husband, she is also the founder of Kingdom Kids Learning Center and Sister2Sister Empowerment Network.
Lady Tiff is a radical proactive reacher, she has committed herself to the development and training of others for the purpose of Kingdom building. Lady Tiff has over 20 years of marriage and ministry experience.
She’s most passionate about her 3 beautiful children Hezekiah, Josiah, and Micah. Her desire is to raise children that are well rounded, successful, and respectful children that love Jesus with all their hearts. Lady Tiff enjoys cooking for her family and watching sports.
Lady Tiff is thankful to God for everyone who has been a blessing in her life, but she is most grateful to God for placing her in a position to be a helpmeet to a wonderful man of God Apostle Marvin W. Kirkwood. Under his tutelage, she has learned so many life-changing lessons, but most importantly to walk in the will of God and accept the plans He has for her.