ATTENTION MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS
“You’ve got your hands full–and we know exactly how you feel.”
What is MOPS International? MOPS International (Mothers of Preschoolers) is a non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging, equipping and developing every mother of a preschooler to realize her potential as a woman, mother and leader in the name of Jesus Christ. MOPS International’s primary tools for encouragement are regular local meetings where moms of all ages and from all backgrounds gather to build friendships, share practical parenting strategies, and meet with mentors. Chartered MOPS groups meet several times a month in 4,000 churches, ministries and non-profit groups throughout the U.S. and in 29 other countries. More than 110,000 women are currently registered in MOPS groups.
Why is MOPS International relevant? Best-selling author Rick Warren (The Purpose-Driven Life) has said, “There is no more significant group of cultural changers in the world than mothers.” In the U.S. alone there are million mothers with children under the age of 6. MOPS International provides these women with resources and relationships to help them through these formative years. While moms pour themselves into their kids, MOPS International pours itself into moms. MOPS International offers a range of day and evening MOPS groups in both urban and suburban settings. The groups attract a variety of attendees, including stay-at-home moms, working moms, military moms, and teen moms.
Why do MOPS groups typically meet in local churches? At MOPS, Christian faith is communicated first through relationships that grow in an open, accepting environment, developing authenticity and building trust. In time, messages about the hope found in a relationship with Christ are communicated through words, which may move a mom a step closer to Jesus in her spiritual journey. Women (and families) are vulnerable in this season of early parenting which often leaves them open to learning about spiritual issues. Because most MOPS groups meet in local churches, there is a natural connection to the local church. MOPS serves as a bridge to bring young families into the local church.
What does a MOPS group look like? MOPS groups exist to support every mother of a preschooler and adapt to fit the size and personality of the group’s community. The groups provide a safe, inviting place for women to grow closer together and develop a personal relationship with God.
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MOPS groups vary in size from 10 to 200 women.
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MOPS groups meet as often as once a week or as infrequently as once a month; groups meet during the day, in the evenings, or on weekends.
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MOPS groups meet in small and large facilities, using the space and resources that are available.
A new MOPS group is starting at Beautiful Savior!!
If you have a child age 0-6 and are interested in what MOPS is all about, please fill out the form below.