The youngest generation is called Gen Alpha. These are kids who were or will be born between 2010-2024.
It is important to understand Gen Alpha if we are going to reach them with the Gospel.
Here are some unique findings about Gen Alpha. These are from McCrindle research.
They are being shaped by Millennial parents.
Gen Alpha has been labeled Generation Glass, the Alphas, Upagers, Global Gen and Multi-Modals.
Their characteristics are global, digital, social, mobile and visual.
By 2030 the workforce will be Gen X at 23%, Gen Y at 32%, Gen Z at 34%. and Gen Alpha at 11%.
There are 2,740,000 Gen Alpha babies born globally each week. The top countries of birth are India, China and Nigeria.
Top baby names for Gen Alpha boys are Oliver, Noah and William. Top baby names for Gen Alpha girls are Charlotte, Ameila and Olivia.
Incoming technology for Gen Alpha:
2010 - Ipads
2011 - Instagram
2012 - Siri
2013 - 3D Printers
2014 - Google glass
2015 - Apple Watch
2016 - Telsa Powerwall
2017 - Fortnite
2018 - Smart Speakers
2019 - Airpods
2020 - 5G
2021 - Biometrics
2022 - Autonomous vehicles
2023 - Quantum computing
2024 - Aerial Ridesharing
Outgoing Technology Timeline for Gen Alpha:
2010 - Myspace
2011 - Street directory
2012 - Pagers
2013 - MP3 player
2014 - Blackberry
2015 - Fax machine
2016 - Landline phone
2017 - CD/DVD
2018 - GPS unit
2019 - Car key ignition
2020 - Textbooks
2021 - Desktop computers
2022 - Credit cards
2023 - Wallet
2024 - Analogue Watch
New Jobs:
2010 - Cybersecurity specialists
2011 - UX manager
2012 - Drone pilot
2013 - Blackchain Developer
2014 - Data Designer
2015 - Virtual Reality Engineer
2016 - Robotic Mechanics
2017 - Sleep Technician
2018 - Sustainability Officer
2019 - Driveless Train Officer
2020 - Wellbeing Manager
2021- AI Specialists
2022 - Life Simplifier
2023 - Urban Farmer
2024 - Space Tourism Agent
Iconic toys:
Builder Generation - Roller skates
Boomers - Frisbee
Gen X - Rubick's cube
Gen Y - BMX bike
Gen Z - folding scooter
Gen Alpha - Fidget spinner
Music devices:
Builder Generation - record player
Boomers - audio cassette
Gen X - Walkman
Gen Y - iPod
Gen Z - Spotify
Gen Alpha - smart speakers
Leadership styles:
Builder Generation - controlling
Boomers - directing
Gen X - coordinating
Gen Y - guiding
Gen Z - empowering
Gen Alpha - inspiring
Screen Content:
Builder Generation - Cinema
Boomers - TV
Gen X - VCR
Gen Y - Internet
Gen Z - devices
Gen Alpha - streaming
While we are just getting used to and acclimating to ministering to Gen Alpha, we must being preparing to minister to the generation coming behind Gen Alpha.
What are they called? Generation Beta and they will be born between 2025 - 2039.
We are commanded in Psalm 78 to spread the good news to all generations. Let's keep proclaiming the Gospel to every generation that God brings our way.
