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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