Reaching Generation Alpha with Digital Church: Kids Ministry Collective Podcast
In this episode of the Kids Ministry Collective Podcast, host Tom Bump talks to Ben Folks about his initiative, Big Kid Ben. Discussing the increasing trend of Generation Alpha turning to YouTube for entertainment and information, they question how this shift impacts the church.
Ben discusses his daily YouTube shorts where he tells bible stories to engage kids digitally. The goal of Big Kid Ben is to reach kids who might not step foot in a traditional church building with exciting, accessible Christian content.
The episode emphasizes the importance of inclusivity, digital savvy, and creativity when trying to reach kids with Christ's message today.
00:08 Introduction to the Kids Ministry Collector Podcast
00:46 Understanding Generation Alpha's Learning Habits
01:20 The Impact of YouTube on Church Outreach
01:49 Guest Introduction: Ben Folks
02:49 The Importance of Digital Ministry
03:06 Ben's Journey to Digital Ministry
04:40 The Birth of the 1014 Kids App
05:52 The Power of YouTube in Reaching Kids
06:31 The Success of Big Kid Ben's YouTube Shorts
07:17 The Importance of Consistency in Digital Ministry
08:49 Understanding What Kids are Attracted to on YouTube
12:16 The Challenges and Rewards of Creating Digital Content
23:03 The Future Goals for Big Kid Ben
30:46 Conclusion: The Power of Digital Ministry
SHOW LINKS:
https://www.instagram.com/bigkidben
https://www.youtube.com/@bigkidben
Bigkidben@yahoo.com
Check out KidsMinistryCollective.com for Coaching, Blog, and More Kidmin related things!!
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Kids Ministry Collective 238 A New Kind Of Leader
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Kids Ministry Collective 236 The Power of Preschool with Joshua Zello
Kids Ministry Collective 235 Find Your Tribe!
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Kids Ministry Collective 233- 7 Reasons Goals Fail
Kids Ministry Collective 232- If I Fail? Let Me Fail AT This
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Kids Ministry Collective 230 Are You All In? With Derek Altom
Kids Ministry Collective 229 Where Are You Heading? Do you know your P.A.T.H?
Kids Ministry Collective 228 Volunteer Think Tank - Stanley Mearse & Hunter Williams
Kids Ministry Collective 227 What Did I just Learn? Ask The Right Questions!
Kids Ministry Collective 226 The Crazy Ministry Life with the Crazy Tie Guy
Kids Ministry Collective #225 The Leaders Heart At Christmas
Kids Ministry Collective 224 Hope for Leaders
Kids Ministry Collective 223 A HARD Leadership Lesson!
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