January 5, 2026
American Heritage Girls inspires girls to celebrate their God-given femininity and identity in Christ
‘By teaching our girls to draw close to Him and His Word, we set them up to seek and find their identity and worth in Christ,’ says AHG Executive Director Rachael Culpepper
CINCINNATI, Ohio — Today’s girls are navigating a world entirely unfamiliar to the generations before them. Social media, artificial intelligence, and an intensely interconnected culture have produced an age group with serious mental, emotional, and spiritual deficiencies. Female Gen Zers were almost twice as likely to report poor mental health when compared with their male counterparts, according to one study, and many young Christians are reporting discrimination purely for their faith.
As other organizations (notably the Girl Scouts of America) abandon girls to the confusing maze of today’s hostile culture, American Heritage Girls (AHG, www.americanheritagegirls.org), the nation’s premier Christ-centered scout-type organization for girls ages five to 18, equips girls to live out their God-given femininity and faith through powerful, Christ-filled programming and resources.
“Godly girlhood is under attack like never before,” said AHG Executive Director Rachael Culpepper. “Today’s young women are facing hardships we couldn’t even fathom. Our fallen world is desperately trying to convince girls that their worth comes from outside approval, but Scripture is clear: our worth comes from Christ alone. It’s vital that we fortify a girl’s faith to go the long haul — teaching lessons today that will resonate far into the future and into eternity.”
Culpepper spoke to Pastor Eric Geiger and his wife, Eden, on the latest episode of AHG’s Raising Godly Girls (RGG) podcast about the many ways God forms a girl’s identity in Christ through a parent’s ongoing journey of faith with the Lord. Sharing their testimony of a “wilderness season” with the Holy Spirit, the two guests reflect on their growth together as a family when this awakening shifted their home. The Geigers explain how a girl’s identity in Christ is sealed through Scripture, releasing girls from the pressure to perform and easing them into a lifelong rhythm with the Lord.
“By teaching our girls to draw close to Him and His Word, we set them up to seek and find their identity and worth in Christ,” said Culpepper. “The well-known verses of Proverbs 31 speak to the woman who manifests her God-given femininity through her character. The verses claim this type of character is difficult to find, but when found, her worth is far above jewels. It is my prayer that every girl learns that she is beautifully and wonderfully made so that she can shine the light of Christ into this darkened culture and make an eternal difference.”
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 root their identities in 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 Patti Garibay, executive director emeritus of American Heritage Girls, or Rachael Culpepper, executive director of American Heritage Girls, 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.
