Ken and Marth Shirkey founded the Gateway Center for World Mission in 2003 to equip leaders in the U.S. and the nations. They help them be all God has called them to be using what He has given them. Gateway does not bring their own programs, but Ken and Martha utilize their combined 60 years of mission service to enhance the discipling of leaders in fourteen nations. Together they have been involved in local, state, and national prayer initiatives as well as healing and deliverance ministry.

Ken has earned BDiv in Mission and Martha, BS and MS in Education. They have three grown children and 15 grandchildren.