Pioneer Girls Discipleship Ministry | Columbia Presbyterian Church

Pioneer Girls is a discipleship ministry where girls learn that God’s word is the light that guides us in our walk with Jesus. Our theme verse is Psalm 119:105, “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.” Our desire is to challenge the girls of our church and community to grow in their faith and serve their Heavenly Father in the Body of Christ.

Pioneer Girls helps our girls apply Bible stories and principles to their everyday lives (“I love to collect rocks, but what does that have to do with Jesus?”). Girls in grades 6-8 are busy with crafts and games, Bible lessons, and Scripture memory. By completing specific requirements the girls earn badges or pins, much like a Christian version of Girl Scouts.

What is the 2025-26 Girls Clubs Ministry Year at CPC?

Welcome to CPC’s Girls Clubs! We meet on Wednesdays from 7-8:30 PM, and use curriculum from both Pioneer Clubs and GEMS Girls Clubs during our meetings. Our year begins on Wednesday, September 17. Please register each girl who will be attending (families with multiple daughters get a slight discount!)

What are the Girls Clubs events for 2025?

Sept 17 – Fall Kickoff
Oct 8 – Campfire
Nov 26 – No meeting for Thanksgiving
Dec 3 – Christmas Party

What are the Girls Clubs events for 2026?

No meetings Jan-Feb
March 4 – Missions Night
March 11 – Spring Kickoff
April 1 – No meeting for Holy Week
April 29 – Spring Tea

We have a lot of fun in Pioneer Girls, so this has become a great outreach ministry for the girls. Friends from school or the neighborhood who may not have ever heard about God learn what it means to follow Jesus Christ.

Because there is no lack of enthusiasm from the girls, and seeing them apply Christ to their daily lives is such a wonderful joy to us, we pray that God would continue to equip this ministry of discipleship with mentors and leaders who have fresh vision, and hearts for the girls both in and beyond CPC’s front door. Please pray for the leadership of this ministry and for each of the young women who are participating in it. Thank you!

Point of Contact

Emily Brown
[email protected].

Frequently Asked Questions

1 What is the purpose of the Pioneer Girls ministry?

Pioneer Girls is a discipleship ministry for girls in grades 6-8, focusing on teaching them that God's word guides their walk with Jesus. The program aims to challenge girls to grow in faith, serve God, and apply biblical principles to their everyday lives.

2 Which age group is Pioneer Girls for, and what activities do they participate in?

Pioneer Girls is designed for girls in grades 6-8. During meetings, girls engage in crafts, games, Bible lessons, and Scripture memory, earning badges or pins for completing specific requirements, similar to a Christian version of Girl Scouts.

3 When and how often do Pioneer Girls meet, and what is the typical schedule?

Pioneer Girls meets on Wednesdays from 7-8:30 PM, with the ministry year beginning on September 17. The schedule includes special events like a Fall Kickoff, Christmas Party, Missions Night, and Spring Tea, with no meetings in January-February or on specific holiday weeks.

4 How can I register my daughter for Pioneer Girls, and is there a discount for multiple children?

To register your daughter for Pioneer Girls, you will need to complete the registration process as indicated on the page. The ministry offers a slight discount for families with multiple daughters attending the program.