MOPS International, Inc.

Summary

MOPS International (Mothers of Preschoolers) ("MOPS") strives to reach out to all mothers of children under school age. MOPS intends to nurture every mother of preschoolers by meeting her distinct needs. This purpose is carried out in a variety of ways, including local MOPS groups, MOMSense resources, MOPS’ books and products, and special events. MOPS believes in working with local Christian churches/parachurches to maximize ministry opportunities to God’s Kingdom. MOPS programs are chartered in churches of many different denominations and Christian traditions, but all share the common desire to reach out with the gospel of Jesus Christ and to bring glory to God in everything. MOPS was founded in 1973.

This organization is a nonprofit. Contributions to it are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. It is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).

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Purpose [ Back to top ]

MOPS International (Mothers of Preschoolers) ("MOPS") strives to reach out to all mothers of children under school age. MOPS intends to nurture every mother of preschoolers by meeting her distinct needs. This purpose is carried out in a variety of ways, including local MOPS groups, MOMSense resources, MOPS’ books and products, and special events. MOPS believes in working with local Christian churches/parachurches to maximize ministry opportunities to God’s Kingdom. MOPS programs are chartered in churches of many different denominations and Christian traditions, but all share the common desire to reach out with the gospel of Jesus Christ and to bring glory to God in everything. MOPS was founded in 1973.

This organization is a nonprofit. Contributions to it are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. It is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).

Mission Statement [ Back to top ]

MOPS International's Statement of Purpose is:

MOPS International exists to nurture every mother of preschoolers by meeting her distinct needs to the glory of Jesus Christ.

Program Accomplishments [ Back to top ]

Program Accomplishments for 2003-2004

• More than 4,000 women received leadership training at the biggest ever Annual Leadership Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Over 2,500 moms attended Regional Events in the spring.
• The Gear Up and Go! Leadership Curriculum was developed in order to provide training resources for all Steering Team Leaders.
• Approximately 300 Council meetings were held last year, training MOPS Leaders in lifestyle evangelism and other leadership skills.
• Churches and ministries chartered 653 new MOPS groups, bringing the total number of groups to 3,433 throughout the United States and 31 other countries. Additionally, MOPS also supports 99 Teen MOPS groups, and 22 military groups.
• Currently there are 28 MOPS books in print. This year, MOPS introduced the Simply MOPS Curriculum as an optional substitute for a MOPS meeting, based on What Every Child Needs.
• MOPS distributes nearly 700,000 copies of MOMSense bi-monthly magazine annually.
• The MOMSense daily two-minute radio broadcast is being broadcast on 784 stations and transmitters.

  Statement of Faith [ Back to top ]

  MOPS International's Statement of Faith is:
  There is one God eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (John 14: 16-17, Matt. 28:19). We believe Jesus Christ was begotten by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, and is true God and true man (Matthew 1:18 & 23).
  
  The Bible is the foundation for these truths. It is God’s Word, uniquely and fully inspired by the Holy Spirit, and is authoritative on all matters on which it speaks. (II Peter 1:20-21, II Timothy 3:16-17)
  
  Jesus came into this world to redeem us by offering himself as the substitutionary sacrifice for our sins; he died for us; and he demonstrated his victory over sin and death by rising physically from the dead and ascending to heaven. (Romans 5:8-9, Romans 6:23, I Corinthians 15: 1-4).
  
  The result of this saving work of Christ is that salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2: 8-9, Galatians 2: 16).
  
  We further believe that the fulfillment of God’s plan of redemption will begin with the visible personal return of Christ to judge the world and separate believers and unbelievers forever, and will culminate in a new creation. (Acts 1:11, I Thessalonians 4:16-17, Acts 24:15, Revelation 20: 15, Romans 6:23).
  
  We believe that God chooses to work through the believers in his church and that we are called to evangelism and discipling of believers within the fellowship of the church. (Matt 28:19-20, I Peter 2:9)
  
  

  History [ Back to top ]

  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.
  
  In 1988, MOPS expanded beyond US borders and was renamed MOPS International, Inc. to reflect the international impact of the ministry. As MOPS grew, so did the need for a chartering process, additional resource materials, and a paid staff. The Board hired Elisa Morgan as the first president of the organization in 1989.
  
  MOPS reached out to moms through the MOMSense newsletter (now MOMSense magazine) beginning in 1993. The newsletter joined the existing MOMSense radio program to help MOPS nurture every mother of preschoolers, whether or not she attended a MOPS group.
  
  In 1995, MOPS formed a partnership with Zondervan Publishing House, further expanding its outreach to mothers through books. Also that year, MOPS established Teen MOPS groups for teenage mothers. MOPS became even more available to moms when it went on-line in 1997, and in 2000 when it created the MOPS to Mom Connection to bring additional resources directly to a mom's home.
  
  

  Ministry Needs [ Back to top ]

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  Research Analysis

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  Transparency Grade of : A
  Criteria category	Grade	Other Comments
  Timeliness:	100
  Financial Information:	100
  Foundational Clarity:
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  MinistryWatch.com 5 Star Financial Efficiency Ratings [ Back to top ]

  Ranking Category	Rating	Overall Rank	Fellowship Evangelism Sector
  Overall Efficiency Rating		309 of 348	18 of 19
  Fund Acquisition Decision		309 of 348	18 of 19
  Resource Allocation Decision		of 348	13 of 19
  Asset Utilization Decision		of 348	13 of 19

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