Praise God Ministry

Pastor Ratna Maitra – Founder and Senior Pastor

Pastor Ratna Maitra’s life is a testimony of faith, resilience, and God’s grace. Her spiritual journey began in 1996 when she accepted Christ and was baptized in the USA. Throughout her life, Pastor Ratna has experienced three near-death situations, each time being saved by the divine grace of the Lord. These life-altering events ignited a fire in her to serve and spread the message of God.

In 1997, following her husband’s relocation from Boston to Kuwait, Pastor Ratna settled in Kuwait and began attending the English language services at the NECK compound. Her passion for understanding the Word of God led her to pursue various church-offered courses, eventually graduating in Theology from The Vision International University, USA in 2005. Her unwavering commitment to her calling was further solidified when she was ordained as a Pastor on May 21, 2006, by Pastor Jerry during the evening service at The Light House Church.

Pastor Ratna is a dynamic leader, speaking English, Telugu, Hindi, and Bengali, which enables her to minister to a diverse community. Her leadership, empathy, and passion for serving those less privileged are the cornerstones of her ministry. She began with a humble cell group that, through God’s blessings, has grown into the thriving congregation of Praise God Ministry today.

In a powerful testimony of love and faith, Pastor Ratna led her husband, Pastor Pinak Maitra, a former Bengali Brahmin, to accept Christ, and he was baptized by Pastor Jerry on April 27, 2001. Together, they have raised two sons, Nikhil and Nirmal, both of whom have excelled academically, receiving the prestigious USA Presidential Award for Excellence and, more importantly, accepting Jesus Christ as their personal savior.

Beyond her ministerial work, Pastor Ratna is known for her compassionate leadership in organizing events like the Sthuthi Swaralapana Festival, a yearly celebration that offers a joyful evening of thanksgiving and entertainment, especially for the underprivileged community in Kuwait. Her vision of spreading love and grace extends through the various ministries she leads at PGM, including children, youth, and women ministries​.

Pastor Ratna’s life and ministry continue to inspire, not just within Kuwait, but to all those who have the privilege of hearing her message of hope and transformation.

– Pastor Ratna Maitra