Start a GEMS Club

GEMS helps churches and communities create meaningful, Christ-centered girls ministries where girls are known, loved, and encouraged to grow in faith and confidence.

Through mentoring relationships, engaging activities, and flexible resources, GEMS equips leaders to build a ministry that fits their setting and supports today’s girls.

Whether your group meets in a church, school, or community space, the heart of GEMS is the same: helping girls discover who they are in Christ and grow in confidence and belonging.

What does a GEMS club look like?

Each club looks a little different, but most include:

  • a team of caring women leaders

  • regular gatherings with girls

  • faith-centered conversations and activities

  • opportunities for girls to build confidence and friendships

  • flexible options that fit your schedule and setting

Some groups meet weekly. Others meet twice a month.
Some begin with just a few girls. Others start larger.

GEMS is designed to be adaptable, relational, and sustainable — whether you’re serving girls through a church-based or community-based club.

You’ll be supported every step of the way

When you start a GEMS club, we walk alongside you as you get established. We provide:

  • flexible curriculum and activity options

  • personalized monthly coaching during your first year to help you get off to a strong start

  • leader guidance and encouragement

  • access to resources through our leader portal

  • a community of leaders across North America

You don’t need prior experience — just a heart for mentoring girls and helping them grow. We’ll support you as you build a ministry that fits your church or community.

How to begin

Starting a GEMS club is simpler than you might think:

  1. Begin a conversation with your church, school, or community leadership

  2. Gather one or two women who care about mentoring girls

  3. Connect with us to explore what a club could look like in your setting

We’ll walk with you every step of the way.

Ready to explore starting a club?

We’d love to help you discern what could work in your church or community.

Contact us to start the conversation.