Boy Who Witnessed Warriors Attack Christians … Is Now a Translator

In 1971, Thomas Mulikma was too young to fight. He watched the men of his village tighten their bows and sharpen their arrows, preparing for war. The German church workers who had settled in their area were no match for the angry Kosarek warriors. They fled, and for more than a year, had no contact.

Upon their second approach to the Kosarek, the dedicated church workers brought goods to trade. This time, the Kosarek people responded more positively and the door opened. Education also became a focus. In 1973, Thomas’ family allowed him to go to a Christian school at the mission station after church workers identified him as gifted. Thomas later trained as an evangelist for his people.

Although many became believers and churches grew up among them, the Kosarek have never had God’s Word in the language they speak at home, and church attendance has diminished without it. Today, middle-aged Thomas is part of the team of Bible translators who will bring God’s Word to his people in their own language.

Starting a translation project is sometimes difficult, but the rewards can be eternal. To learn more, or to help Thomas and the Kosarek translation team, click here.