Book excerpt: Growing an Effective Girls Ministry from the Ground Up is a ministry manual that walks would-be girls ministry leaders and volunteers through the four-stage process of growing a girls ministry that meets the unique needs of the girls in their own communities. Simple and straight-forward, this unique resource covers the what, why, when, and how of healthy girls ministry and helps leaders develop the kind of programs, events, and systems encourage biblical sisterhood by providing a Gospel-driven, Bible-based, and inclusive environment where all girls feel seen, safe, and wanted. Growing an Effective Girls Ministry from the Ground Up also includes a tried and proven model for girls ministry that can be adopted or adapted as desired. Leaders who follow the process outlined in this manual step by step will be able to say they know for sure that they are providing the most comprehensive, consistent, and effective girls ministry possible in their context.