What is MOPS?

MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers. MOPS exists to encourage, equip and develop every mother of preschooler (birth through kindergarten) to realize her potential as a woman, mother, and leader. These women come from different backgrounds and lifestyles; yet have similar needs and a shared desire to be the best mothers they can be! MOPS recognizes that the years from infancy through kindergarten are foundational in a mother-child relationship and are filled with unique needs.

What is MOPS about?

• Celebrating motherhood
• Meeting your needs
• Making connections
• Experiencing God’s love through trusted resources and relationships.

Who is it for?

• Urban, suburban and rural moms
• Stay-at-home and working moms
• Teens, single and married moms

What does it do?

• Offers support for those experiencing the same things
• Provides a chance to meet new friends
• Gives an opportunity to discover and cultivate leadership skills

MOPS is an international organization that began in 1973 with a group of 8 moms who had the desire to meet together for support and encouragement. Since that time, MOPS has grown, expanded, and developed into a ministry that reaches across the country and around the world. There are now nearly 4,000 MOPS groups worldwide! For more information about MOPS and MOPS International, please visit their website at http://www.mops.org/.