Our Leaders
Drs. Marketa Kirts
& Lathaniel Kirts
Senior Leaders of Pray First Mission Ministries
Dr. Lathaniel Kirts
Dr. Lathaniel Kirts is an innovative pastor and community leader hailing from Norfolk, Va. Dr. Kirts is a proud alumnus of Morehouse College where he studied Political Science. Upon graduation from Morehouse, Dr. Kirts graduated from the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia. Dr. Kirts later completed his Master's in Divinity at the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University. Lathaniel's experience and passion for faith, families, and government has prepared him to be a 21st century preacher with a heart for social justice.
Since 2013, Lathaniel has been the proud husband to Marketa Kirts, his partner in ministry and life. Together they have two children, Legend and Kai Rose. Lathaniel loves traveling, spending time with his family and watching Dallas Cowboys football.
Dr. Marketa Kirts
Dr. Marketa Kirts is an unique gift to the body of Christ and a proud native of Newport News, VA. Dr. Marketa seeks to please God in every area of her life. Her love for God is shown through how she loves the people of God. She currently serves as the senior leader alongside her husband at Pray First Mission Ministries and is co-founder of The REIGN Network.
With a passion for entrepreneurial endeavors, Dr. Marketa Kirts is also a licensed real estate agent within the Commonwealth of Virginia. Dr. Marketa completed her undergraduate degree at Norfolk State University, with a degree in Sociology and minor in Psychology. She studied at Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University and obtained a Master of Divinity degree.
Dr. Marketa has sat on several nonprofit boards including: Habitat for Humanity, An Achievable Dream and YWCA and also has worked for a non-profit as a Community Social Worker. She has been active in leading prayer lines, bible studies and teaching and preaching God’s word. Dr. Marketa has a heart to see people walk in the fullness of God. Marketa is truly a prophet, counselor and lover of humanity.
