GROWTH!!!
As women, the word "growth" can bring to mind our changed waistlines...especially after delivering a new baby! As moms, "growth" reminds us of our children that seemingly change before our eyes. As MOPS leaders, "growth" is a concept that either we are seeing unfold, or one that we are working towards and praying will occur in our MOPS groups. Whichever of these comes to mind, growth is a positive thing...something that we are encouraged to pursue as a lifelong goal!
As your MOPS Ministry Coach, I get the privilege of watching your leadership teams and MOPS groups grow. Ladies, this, to me is like a personal & up-close view into God's handiwork in our Community! Specifically, in the last three months, three of our groups have felt growing pains that have led to the start of another MOPS group at a second near-by local church. In each of these splits, current Leadership Teams are working together with new Leadership Teams to help each other stay successful. This is amazing!!
The MOPS vision for support & outreach is that every church can charter a MOPS group. Every church has the potential for reaching different moms. So, if you are a leader of a group who is working towards and praying for growth, be encouraged! MOPS* has resources to help, including this Coach who is passionate about serving you and helping you reach your potential :-).
As your MOPS Ministry Coach, I get the privilege of watching your leadership teams and MOPS groups grow. Ladies, this, to me is like a personal & up-close view into God's handiwork in our Community! Specifically, in the last three months, three of our groups have felt growing pains that have led to the start of another MOPS group at a second near-by local church. In each of these splits, current Leadership Teams are working together with new Leadership Teams to help each other stay successful. This is amazing!!
The MOPS vision for support & outreach is that every church can charter a MOPS group. Every church has the potential for reaching different moms. So, if you are a leader of a group who is working towards and praying for growth, be encouraged! MOPS* has resources to help, including this Coach who is passionate about serving you and helping you reach your potential :-).
*See below for details for April's local Leadership Training Event,
"Extend Your Reach"!
COMMUNITY News & Updates:
- Local Leadership Training Event..."Extend Your Reach"!: Let your Leadership Team know & DO NOT MISS OUT...MOPS Leaders, you are in a unique position to reach moms who can change their world. But how can you accomplish this? We can help! Extend Your Reach (http://www.mops.org/extend-your-reach) is about discovering new things about life & leadership, strengthening our foundation, discussing how to be graciously persistent in relationships, and focusing on new ways to create a group that allows moms to do all these same things for themselves. We are working hard to put together a fantastic time of worship, teaching, brainstorming for next year's theme, and networking...all for YOU!! Join other NJ MOPS Leaders at Grace, the Church on the Mount, 1500 Route 46, Netcong, NJ, on Saturday, April 25th, 2015 at 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. Eventbrite invitation to follow...
MOPS International News & Updates:
- MOMcon 2015!!: Registration for MOMcon is now OPEN!! We are getting ready for another amazing-happens-here weekend, this year in Indianapolis, IN! You will be encouraged by speakers like: Jen Hatmaker, Margaret Fienberg, & Bob Goff; and music from Matthew West, Matt Maher, and JJ Heller. If you haven't already, start planning & saving today for your "mom's business trip" ;-), then be sure to register here: (http://www.mops.org/momcon-2015). For a glimpse of what to expect, take a peek at some of our video footage from MOMcon 2014 (http://www.mops.org/momcon2014-videos). Spread the word to your Leadership Team and your MOPS moms...I'll see you in Indianapolis!
- Brave Leader Labs: Looking for insight on common issues in leadership? Join us at http://www.mops.org/brave-leader-lab for a Brave Leader Lab. You can watch past interactive recordings of sessions with MOPS staff & leaders. For future scheduled Labs that you can take part in, please check our Area 24 Facebook page (see link at bottom of this blog). You will get a chance to listen, talk, think, and grow as we pull apart some leadership topics every one of us has probably had a question about. Right now, you can acress the following sessions from your computer: (1) Grow Leaders; (2) Share Jesus - Part One; & (3) Share Jesus - Part Two.
- MOPS 2015-2016...new theme!!: We are just a few short weeks away from the unveiling of next year's MOPS theme!! Attend Extend Your Reach Leadership Training on April 25th and you'll be among the first to find out...as well as brainstorm ideas for the following year.
- Charter RENEWAL starts on April 1st: Renewal time at MOPS is just around the corner! If you renew between April 1st thru June 30th, the fee is reduced to $159. After June 30th, the cost of renewal will be $199. Your chartering ministry (CM) will pay only one fee per church. If your CM charters more than one group, there is only one fee. Aside from a $40 savings, the benefit of renewing early is receiving your new Group Experience Kit as soon as it becomes available!
Prayer Requests:
- Pam, Area 24 Ministry Coach: Please continue to pray for Pam, a former member of our Area 24 MVS team. She is continuing to undergo treatment for brain cancer & is doing well! Please pray for God's hand of healing, as well as continued support & strength for Pam's husband and children.
