Called Estante, which is Spanish for bookshelf, this free digital library app works offline and allows isolated pastors and church leaders to easily store, view and share digital Christian resources anywhere in the world. This free mobile app can be downloaded.
“Estante gives isolated pastors a simple way to carry the Bible and Bible study tools anywhere they go,” said Jay Clark of MAF-Learning Technologies. “For many, it will be the first time they’ll have easy access to the Word of God anytime they want.”
MAF is a Christian ministry that uses aviation and other technologies to share the gospel in isolated regions of the world. MAF works in approximately 14 countries, assisting missionaries, relief organizations, churches, medical groups and community development agencies.
Estante is an Android application. With Estante, users can transfer files from their Android devices to many other kinds of phones, even very basic phones that do not have Estante. It also allows users to share entire libraries with other Estante users. Estante’s user interface can be customized for English, Spanish, Russian and French, and MAF expects to add more languages in the future. Its library can store files created in any language.
More than 3 million isolated pastors around the world have received little or no Christian training. They lack access to the most basic resources such as a Bible commentary or dictionary. However, many use cell phones. The Learning Technologies division of MAF works with ministry partners to help develop technologies and strategies to equip isolated Christian pastors and leaders with appropriate training materials. Click her for more information or call 208.498.0741.
