Kids Ministry Collective

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 B