The MOPS Story
Eight women. The number was small, but the need was great. The first MOPS meeting took place in February 1973 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. 
For two hours, while their children received care, these mothers talked, laughed, ate, passed a basket for childcare expenses, had a craft demonstration and ended with a short devotional. In this humble beginning, the seeds of the MOPS concept and format were planted. Through friendship, creative outlets, and instruction, the women began to understand that "mothering matters." Today, the same needs for significance are met in much the same way in MOPS groups across the United States and around the world.
From the beginning, women in MOPS were not content to be spectators. Through MOPS, they found an opportunity to discover and cultivate their leadership gifts. As women moved around the country, they took the concept of MOPS with them, and new groups formed.
MOPS International exists to encourage, equip and develop every mother of preschoolers to realize her potential as a woman, mother and leader in the name of Jesus Christ.
Why do I need MOPS?
God has used MOPS to help me be a better mom in many different ways. I needed to see the truth of God and his truths about me. He showed me there is hope where I was hopeless. He also helped me to be a better mom by finally being able to enjoy and nurture my children. I spent their first years unable to truly be there for them; I am now able to give them the love, attention and support they need.
I was living an empty shell of a life, and God has brought me to a rich, abundant place, through the friendships and support of MOPS.
Liesl - West Virginia
I have been granted the greatest gift of all. I am the audience and conductor of our children’s life-long concert. While their fingers are merely touching keys and strings, MOPS has taught me the importance of my hands' work. As a mother, my hands are entrusted with God’s greatest composition, the formation of a child. Every caress, each wipe, and any touch can create repercussions that will resonate throughout a lifetime.
Donna - Rhode Island
I was not a born leader. But suddenly, through MOPS I found myself leading a discussion group, then leading the discussion leaders...and finally speaking to the whole group...I will always be a "MOPS mom," even though I'm graduating, because MOPS has "grown me" as a leader - as a mother - as a women - and as a follower of Christ.
Elizabeth - Wisconsin
If you would like more information about MOPS International, please go to www.mops.org.