December 3, 2025
America needs bold girls of faith to turn back the tide of growing amoralism, says AHG’s Rachael Culpepper
‘We’re confident that AHG girls won’t just resist the pull from our corrupt culture; they’ll lead their generation toward lives deeply rooted in faith, truth and purpose’
CINCINNATI, Ohio — Nearly 40% of young adult women in Generation Z — those born between 1999 and 2015 — now identify as religiously unaffiliated, constituting a nationwide crisis of faith. For today’s Christian leaders, this presents an extremely troubling outlook for America’s future. The pressure to raise up the next generation of Christian leaders confidently living out their faith has never been more urgent, which is why American Heritage Girls (AHG, www.americanheritagegirls.org) is honored to work with families of girls to help instill a solid faith foundation that will last far into adulthood.
“The recent Barna findings on Gen Z women are deeply concerning, but not at all surprising,” said AHG Executive Director Rachael Culpepper. “The world tells girls to bend and blend. But at American Heritage Girls, we call them to be bold — firm in faith, strong in character, and confident in who God made them to be. We see firsthand how today’s girls are growing up in a culture that questions truth, discourages dependence on God, and often isolates or alienates them from faith-filled voices and role models.”
For 30 years, American Heritage Girls has been forming a generation of young women who stand for Truth, lead with courage and live boldly for Christ. AHG gives girls a place to put legs on their faith: living it out through service, leadership and real change in their communities. Families are equipped, too, through Christ-centered resources like AHG’s e-books — including the newest “Raising Godly Girls Guide to Faith and Country” and the Raising Godly Girls Podcast. On this week’s episode of Raising Godly Girls, AHG Founder and Executive Director Emeritus Patti Garibay sits down with Gracie O’Loughlin, director of strategic partnerships and promotions at Operation Christmas Child, to talk about what it truly means to live the Gospel through service.
Additionally, AHG partners with other like-minded organizations to inspire the next generation of young women to be bold, such as Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025 from December 18-21 in Phoenix, AZ. At the groundbreaking event, AHG is set to challenge audiences to celebrate God’s design for girlhood while equipping young women to turn back the tide in today’s tumultuous culture.
“AHG is honored to stand alongside those boldly living out a biblical worldview here in America,” said Culpepper. “We believe that in a world that wavers, a woman of integrity stands firm. She doesn’t follow the crowd — she follows a higher purpose, and that changes everything. That same boldness and faith drive our ministry to build up the next generation of girls who love God and lead with courage.
“Girls are searching for belonging and meaning. They are hungry for authentic relationships and truth that holds firm in a confusing world. This is exactly why AHG exists: to point girls to Christ, to help them know their worth and identity is found only in Him, and to surround them with wise mentors who teach and model faith in action. We’re confident that AHG girls won’t just resist the pull from our corrupt culture; they’ll lead their generation toward lives deeply rooted in faith, truth and purpose,” concluded Culpepper.
Tune in to this week’sRaising Godly Girls (RGG) podcast and “Raising Godly Girls” one-minute radio feature to equip, affirm and strengthen parents and loved ones to help their girls remember that generosity is more than a seasonal act — it’s the posture of a heart transformed by Christ.
About American Heritage Girls: Marking the organization’s 30th anniversary this year,American Heritage Girls was founded in 1995 by a group of parents who wanted a faith-based, scout-type character development program for their daughters. At AHG, girls ages five to 18 meet together as a unified group and then break out into Levels. This gives AHG girls the important social experience of interacting with friends and Godly mentors. Girl Members also learn leadership skills within a group setting. AHG Troops are located in local communities across the nation. If one does not exist in a given area, families are encouraged to start an AHG Troop. An American Heritage Girls Troop Development Coach is available to provide resources and support. To hear more about the purpose, mission and vision of AHG from Founder and Executive Director Emeritus Patti Garibay, click here.
Today, there are 70,000 members and 1,300 Troops in all 50 states, with girls being served in six countries around the globe. Girls can join a Troop at any time; if a Troop is not available nearby, they can become a Trailblazer and enjoy the AHG program alongside their parents. Charter Organizations include a variety of Christian denominations, Christian schools and Catholic outreach. Thousands of volunteer members across the country are helping girls grow in their faith, cultivate a heart for service, enjoy the great outdoors and have more fun than they can imagine.
AHG offers various resources under “Raising Godly Girls,” including a weekly podcast featuring fresh episodes every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, “Raising Godly Girls Minute” with Patti Garibay one-minute radio feature airing on 1000+ Christian radio stations nationwide, a blog, and e-books for parents. All “Raising Godly Girls” platforms and materials offer guidance and biblically-based advice on various topics affecting girls today, such as bullying, identity, anxiety and body image issues. “Raising Godly Girls” provides parents, educators and faith community leaders with tools, resources and Scripture-based advice to help raise girls after God’s own heart.
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To schedule interviews with Rachael Culpepper, executive director of American Heritage Girls and Patti Garibay, founder and executive director emeritus of American Heritage Girls, now or at TPUSA’s AmericaFest, contact Media@HamiltonStrategies.com, Beth Bogucki, 610.584.1096 ext. 105, Dawn Foglein, ext. 100, or Jeff Tolson, ext. 108.
To inquire about airing the “Raising Godly Girls Minute” with Patti Garibay, contact Michael Hamilton,610.584.1096, ext. 101.
