Welcome

Welcome to MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) New Zealand.

At MOPS we aim to encourage, equip, and develop every mother of preschoolers to realise her potential as a woman, mother and leader in the name of Jesus Christ.

MOPS is for all mothers of preschoolers - including pregnant mums-to-be. At MOPS we believe that what you do as a mother really does matter and you make a huge difference in your child’s life. Mothers need to have sanity breaks, time to refresh, to have adult conversation, a hot cuppa, and a place to feel accepted and understood, plus a chance to grow and develop as a woman, mother, and leader.

A MOPS group provides a caring, accepting atmosphere for all mothers and young children, where mums have the opportunity to share in a time of instruction, discussion and craft. While mum attends MOPS, the children are cared for in MOPPETS, a programme that offers a loving, learning environment for children.

MOPS NZ

MOPS is an international programme to support and encourage mothers of preschoolers in the uniquely demanding early years of motherhood. Originally developed in America, MOPS NZ has adapted the programme to make it culturally relevant and available in New Zealand. MOPS NZ provides a well developed programme structure, and supports and develops MOPS leaders with excellent resources and training. MOPS NZ is run by a passionate and dedicated core of people and volunteers that have experienced the value of MOPS firsthand. There are 19 MOPS groups throughout New Zealand hosted by churches from a range of denominations.

“Better Mums make a Better World”