Category Archives: MicroBibles

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Five barriers which prevent access to the Bible worldwide

Barriers (Photo: Reuters/Marko Djurica)

As believers in Christ, we want to be sure that everyone has access to the Bible in their own language.  In our modern, tech-savvy world, it is difficult to believe that there are still barriers preventing millions of people from having access to the Word of God.

With websites like Faith Comes by Hearing and YouVersion, most Christians may conclude that the Bible translation and distribution task is complete.

Although these websites meet the need for many, there are millions who, for different reasons, cannot access these resources.

The reality is that millions all over the world have no way of receiving a copy of the Bible.  They live in a place where the Gospel has difficulty getting past the spiritual boundaries.

Desert Springs Ministries is here to provide you with the tools necessary to help you bring God’s Word to those who don’t yet have access to it.

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“Fishing” Classes: Open Enrollment

When it comes to the MicroBible ministry, we tell all

Is it better to teach a person how to go fishing, or to fish for them?

A woman sells fish at this beachside fish market in Dakar, Senegal.If we do all of the fishing for someone, they become dependent on us when they need a fish for supper.  In the short term, the skill we have which no one else has allows us to grow in importance.

However, when no one knows how to do what we do and the demand for our craft is strong, our workload increases. It becomes impossible to keep up.

This is why we prefer to teach others how to produce their own MicroBibles rather than do all of the work ourselves.  When it comes to the MicroBible ministry, we tell all:

  • where to buy the equipment and supplies
  • how to use the equipment
  • the steps necessary to design a MicroBible
  • which format is best for your audience
  • what quality of microSD cards to buy
  • format installation and use for each type of phone
  • how to distribute them effectively
  • … and so much more!

Because there’s such a great need all over the world, God needs as many willing “fishermen” as He can find. The task God gave His Church is too great to ever try to keep up with it all alone. (more…)