Why MOPS?

MOPS New Zealand Inc. is unique in that it is a community based programme run through local churches, reaching and supporting mums and preschoolers that:

  • Offers a PROFESSIONAL programme model.
  • Reaches into mums LIVES and meets their needs.
  • Demonstrates COMMITMENT to the role of MOTHERS and the FAMILY.
  • DEVELOPS leaders.
  • Provides a co-operative LEADERSHIP model.
  • Provides leadership TRAINING and NETWORKING.
  • Provides REGIONAL SUPPORT to leaders.
  • Encourages and facilitates MENTORING relationships.
  • Encourages SPIRITUAL GROWTH at all stages.
  • Provides a practical, well-structured and resourced COMMUNITY programme.
  • Provides a NATIONAL network of leaders and resources.
  • Offers an INTERNATIONALLY recognised brand
  • Provides THEME BASED ANNUAL RESOURCES for focused programme delivery.
  • Offers WEBSITE access to MOPS leadership resources, forums and international sharing of information and resources.

 

Three-part programme

1. Creative activity - for mums who are often frustrated by the impossibility of completing anything in their unpredictable days, this activity is deeply satisfying. It provides a sense of accomplishment and growth for many mums.

2. Discussion - lead by an older mum who's been through the challenging years of mothering and who can share from her experience and from the truths taught in the Bible. Women move into small discussion groups where there are no "wrong answers" and each mum is free to share her joys and struggles with other mums who truly understand her feelings. In these moments, long-lasting friendships are often made on the common ground of finally being understood.

3. Hospitality - mums can relax, have something nice to eat and drink and not have to share it! She has time to talk, finish a sentence, and not have to speak in words of one syllable!

By the time mums finish the MOPS meeting and pick up their children, they feel refreshed and better able to mother.

MOPS helps them recognise that mums have needs too! And when they take the time to meet those needs, they find they are more effective in meeting the needs of their families.