024: Pastoring Girls (When you’re a guy)
August 25, 2026 / 54:11 / E24 Wanting to invest well in every teenager in your ministry doesn’t mean you need to be every student’s primary leader or support system. In this episode of Youth Ministry Answers, Kyle has a question about how male youth pastors can effectively lead and pastor the teenage girls in their ministry. So we asked Sunny Brown to join Brooklyn and Damean to share practical ways to create healthy boundaries, empower female leaders, and build a ministry where girls feel seen, valued, safe, and empowered to lead. QUESTION:“How can I effectively pastor the girls in my youth ministry when I’m a guy?” — Kyle Smith ANSWER:
In this episode, we’ll talk about how to…
- Create clear boundaries and systems that prioritize safety, transparency, and trust.
- Build a ministry that reflects perspectives and experiences beyond your own.
- Recruit, trust, and empower female leaders to have meaningful influence throughout your ministry.
- Give teenage girls opportunities to use their voices, contribute, serve, and lead.
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