“Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together.”

Psalm 34:3

Ping always dreamed of becoming a pilot. For many years, financial challenges stood in the way of this dream. After a period of waiting and leaning on prayer, patience, and perseverance, Ping was blessed with a scholarship to train as a pilot. After spending two years flying in India, Ping joined MAF in 2016. His journey as a missionary pilot has taken him across regions, starting in Arnhem Land, then Kenya and Uganda. He is now in Timor-Leste, a small country between Indonesia and Australia, and home to his amazing wife, Mary.  

 Ping met Mary, a school teacher, on a hike in Timor-Leste, a year after he moved there. This encounter marked the beginning of their friendship, which grew steadily over the next few months. Eventually, Ping asked Mary to marry him, and in 2024, they married in Jalukie, Nagaland.  

 Mary supports Ping as he serves as MAF’s Country Director in Timor Leste. The couple share a love for cooking, hiking, walking by the beach, watching movies, and hosting people. They host weekly prayer meetings at their home and attend Victory Family Center, a local church in Dili.   

 Together, Mary and Ping are committed to serving God in their unique callings—Ping through aviation and Mary through education. They see their life and marriage as a testimony of faith, trust, and God’s perfect timing, as they continue to bring hope and joy to the people they serve.