Your contribution allows MOPS to remind women that they are not alone, that motherhood is significant, and that Jesus calls them beloved. Though in person meeting may not be possible, our doors are wide open; our labor is on mission; and our God is not surprised by the unprecedented
At MOPS, I found the emotional, physical and spiritual help I needed. It saved my marriage and made me the mother, woman and leader God wants me to be. At my first MOPS meeting, I felt like I belonged in a way I had not felt in a long time. We've moved many times since then, but coast to coast, MOPS has always been there.-Stacey, a Military MOPS mom from Texas
I joined MOPS while battling postpartum depression and cried through the first several meetings. [At MOPS] I felt so treasured and loved. Now, two years later, I still love MOPS; it's a fantastic opportunity for me to serve other moms and my church.- Suzy, a MOPS mom
Moms with special needs kids stick out. We can't go to the grocery store with our kids and not get noticed. Wherever we go, eyes always follow us with unasked questions. "What's wrong with your child" or "why can't he see?" their eyes seem to say. We always feel very self-conscious, especially when our kids are little and we're getting used to them. The beauty of MOPS is that moms get to know each other without their children. Moms at MOPS saw me for who I was, without the label of "special mom". At MOPS the moms are so real and it is a safe place to let the real me come out and to grow as a mother and leader.-Heather, a MOPS mom
The friendships that start at MOPS have a domino effect on how a woman parents, relates to her husband and how she comes to declare herself a daughter of the King. -Kristie, MOPS mom and Prison MOPS Leader
My MOPS meetings were the first times I'd heard and witnessed prayer used as a powerful tool.- Gena, former CO MOPS mom and Leader
It's amazing to be loved like that. MOPS is life-giving and transformational. Even if it's just for a season, every mom should come and experience freedom and fullness found in Jesus that will last a lifetime. MOPS is for every mom.-
Tiffanie, MOPS mom
MOPS International encourages and equips moms of young children to realize their potential as mothers, women and leaders in relationship with Jesus and in partnership with the local church.
The MOPS Story:
In 1973, eight women in Wheat Ridge, Colorado met for two hours while their children were cared for. These young moms talked, laughed, ate, made a craft, and shared a short devotional. Soon, moms and families discovered a personal relationship with Jesus. As their relationships grew deeper and the group grew larger, these women knew in a deep way that mothering matters - and that better moms can make a better world.
Not content to be spectators in the kingdom of God, MOPS moms discovered and cultivated their leadership gifts. As women in MOPS moved around the United States, they took the concept of MOPS with them and new groups formed.
Some historical highlights of MOPS International:
1973 - Eight women in Wheat Ridge, CO meet at the very first MOPS meeting
1981 - MOPS establishes a Board of Directors; Charter and Group Registration launches
1988 - MOPS expands beyond US borders
1997 - First Teen MOPS group meets in Arvada, Colorado
2000 - MOPS introduces MOPS Membership
2003 - MOPS International begins pilot programs for MOPS@Home and MOPS@Work, curriculum-based programs that reach out to mothers of preschoolers wherever they are.
2004 - MOPS International holds a record-setting convention at Nashville Gaylord Opryland where 6,000 attendees come to be trained and equipped as MOPS Leaders.
2007-Fullfill magazine is introduced to encourage and equip moms for leadership and influence.
2009 - MOPS launches MOMSnext, a program for moms with elementary-aged children
2016-Mandy Arioto is named President/CEO
2017-MOPS mission is to reach 1 million women each year by 2023
Today, over 4,000 MOPS groups meet across the country and in over 57 countries around the world. This grassroots growth has helped MOPS impact over 13 million lives in the last four decades. As we step into the future, MOPS is focused on expanding our impact on the lives of moms and families, making better moms that make a better world.
• To support mothers of young children in community through the mothering journey, addressing needs in a culturally competent manner that supports MOPS member retention and growth of programs
• To meet women where they are and create a safe place for honest conversations and questions
• To invite women to explore their own faith journey compelled by the movement of Jesus Christ
• To equip and train women to become leaders in local MOPS groups and in the community
• To provide strong discipleship and intergenerational mentorship for moms of young children
• To broaden our base of financial support in order to grow MOPS programming in lower-income communities and countries
Organization name
MOPS International, Inc
other names
MOPS: Mothers Of Pre Schoolers
1973
Tax id (EIN)
84-0925251
Category
Human Services
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
2370 S Trenton WayHeadquarters
2370 South Trenton WayDenver County, CO, US