The Story

Growing up in a mission-based family, Sonali had resolved to work anywhere but missions. Satish always believed that one had to bring glory to God through professional excellence in the secular world. However, the Great Commandment and the Great Commission, along with a desire to follow Jesus Christ and walk in obedience, led them to move ‘out of their comfort zone’ in India and serve with MAF in Papua New Guinea (PNG).

Satish and Sonali and their boys, Sachh and Sanay, moved to Mt. Hagen, PNG in 2018. Sonali served as the HR Manager for MAF in PNG and took on the additional role of Strategic Partnerships Manager along the way. This enabled MAF in PNG to navigate the COVID19 crisis and develop new initiatives – reaching out to more places and facilitating greater impact. Satish first served with MAF as a Line Pilot and subsequently took on leadership roles in the Operations department, whilst also engaging in member care and building local leadership. Sachh and Sanay found themselves needing to accept the challenges of uncertainty, staying away from parents and multiple schools in different locations over the years.

Today, Sonali serves with MAF as the Strategic Partnerships & Development Manager – Asia Pacific. She and Satish are based in Port Moresby, the capital of PNG . Sonali is involved in developing new initiatives in the region. Satish has been seconded by MAF to a partner organisation, and is working towards long lasting development in health, education, and livelihood in Western Province. Sachh is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in IT in Cairns, Australia and serving with MAF as a junior software developer. Sanay is completing his high school education in Ukarumpa, in the Eastern Highlands Province.

Sonali Ghosh and Satish Moka are members of MAF India.

For Christ’s love compels us…that those who live should no longer love for themselves but for Him who died for them…”     – 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 (NIV)