Why Start a MOPS Group?

Moms in your community need a place to connect with one another and with Jesus. By starting a MOPS group, you’ll create a genuine first-time church experience for moms, and foster an intentional environment for them to build community.

Pastors believe that a MOPS group is a catalyst for their church growth.

We’ll provide all the training, resources and coaching to equip volunteers to lead a MOPS group with confidence, so that you and your leaders can focus on what matters most: building relationships with young families and introducing them to Jesus.

The Benefits of MOPS in Your Church

Proven Growth Tool

  • Enables a genuine and engaging first-time church experience.
  • Fosters an intentional environment for moms to connect with one another.

Volunteer Led Ministry

  • Provides tools, training and coaching to equip volunteers to lead a MOPS group with confidence.
  • Eliminates the stress of meeting coordination, simply requiring access to church meeting space.

In-Depth Evangelism Training

  • Access to mom, leader, children’s curriculum – all based on biblical truth and the story of Jesus.
  • Teaches simple, relational-based tactics for communicating the love of Christ.

The Impact of MOPS in Your Community

A Welcoming Place for Moms to Meet Jesus

  • A gathering place for every mom, from every background, with any story.
  • Offers moms a much-needed break to catch her breath and remind her who she is.

Connects Young Families to Your Church

  • Provides encouragement, community and support specifically for new moms.
  • Promotes participation in the local church community.

Encouragement and Hope Shared in Your Neighborhood

  • Positions the church to invite moms who are looking for the type of connection that MOPS provides.
  • Allows moms to become the best version of themselves, for their families and the people in their communities.

What pastors are saying about MOPS

Motherhood is becoming more and more challenging. The church can help with direction through solid family values. Both mothers and church will benefit.

Senior Pastor Leon Oosthuizen

Vredelust Church

In so many ways, MOPS embodies the mission of our church. From connection and discipleship to mentorship and leader development, MOPS provides a space for moms and their children to deepen with God and one another. It also serves as an incredible “front door” for families in the community to find a welcoming home to be known and loved. I’m so thankful for the ministry of MOPS International and their commitment to partnering with the local church to reach communities with the gospel of Jesus!

Pastor Andrew Campell

Christ Community Church

We continue to see moms engage with MOPS from beyond our church and see their lives and relationships blossom through gatherings and interactions. We see our congregation grow as a direct result of offering this meaningful ministry to moms.

Rev. Phil Hodson
Community United Methodist Church

How Does a MOPS Group Work?

 MOPS provides everything your leaders need to start their group and engage the moms in your community. When you start a MOPS group in your church, your group leaders will receive:relationships with young families and introducing them to Jesus.

PROMOTES PARTICIPATION IN THE LOCAL CHURCH

SUPPORT FROM MOPS INTERNATIONAL

A SAFE PLACE FOR MOMS TO MEET JESUS

SPREAD HOPE THROUGHOUT YOUR COMMUNITY

ENCOURAGEMENT, COMMUNITY, AND PARENTING SUPPORT FOR ALL MOTHERS

MOPS INTERNATIONAL CONNECTS FAMILIES TO YOUR CHURCH THROUGH HIGH-QUALITY, SIMPLE GATHERINGS THAT WELCOME MOMS TOGETHER TO SHARE LIFE, MOTHERHOOD, AND JESUS

PROMOTES PARTICIPATION IN THE LOCAL CHURCH

  • Groups are connected to a local church for spiritual support. Your
    church simply provides a welcoming meeting space.
  • This ministry is a proven growth tool by inviting new families
    into your church.
  • Curriculum equips mothers to be leaders and serve in the church.

ENCOURAGEMENT, COMMUNITY, AND PARENTING SUPPORT FOR ALL MOTHERS

  • MOPS is for all mothers with school-age children or younger.
  • Our meeting strategy fosters an environment for moms to
    connect with one another in Christ-based relationships.
  • A supportive place for motherhood learning.

A SAFE PLACE FOR MOMS TO MEET JESUS

  • Leaders use simple bible-based instruction and devotionals.
  • A safe place for moms from every background, with any story,
    to grow closer to Jesus

SPREAD HOPE THROUGHOUT YOUR COMMUNITY

  • This ministry empowers women to make a difference in her
    community as a servant-leader.
  • MOPS groups are meeting in 17 countries in Africa and 65
    countries around the globe.
  • Better moms make a better world!

SUPPORT FROM MOPS INTERNATIONAL

  • Scholarship available to start or renew a MOPS group.
  • MOPS is not a financial relief organization. We are a volunteer
    organization that provides an outreach to mothers.
  • Leaders are connected to local coaches for training and
    encouragement.

HOW CAN MOPS SUPPORT YOUR GROUP?

MOPS provides everything your leaders need to start their group and encourage the moms in your community. When you start a MOPS group in your church, your group leaders will receive:

Online Group Experience Kit

All the materials to run a full year of MOPS group meetings (including video curriculum, meeting plans, leadership training resources, MOPS Kids materials).

Leadership Training

Online training, publicity items, group management tools.

MOPS Coach

Every group has a trained coach for your leaders to receive coaching and encouragement.

Next Steps...

  1. Click the “Start a MOPS Group” button and fill out our form. A MOPS representative will contact you shortly after to answer any questions you may have.
  2. Identify a woman in your church to serve as the group leader.
  3. Register your MOPS group so your leaders gain access to online resources and leadership training.

Ready to Get Started?

Give us a call or shoot us an email and one of our MOPS representatives will be happy to answer any questions.