Annual MOPS convention promoting 'No Mom Alone' - community & support for all mothers PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Michael Ireland   
Monday, 14 September 2009 19:06

MOPSDENVER, CO (ANS) -- Almost every week, moms across the country and around the world get together to experience authentic friendship, to receive mothering support, and to grow personally and spiritually.

Founded in 1973, Denver-based MOPS International is a non-profit ministry that creates communities to help "Better Moms Make A Better World."

MOPS International serves over 100,000 mothers of preschoolers in more than 4,000 local MOPS groups across the U.S. and in 32 countries internationally.

The organization serves moms from all walks of life; and exists to encourage, equip and develop every mother to realize her potential as a woman, mother and leader in the name of Jesus Christ.

Nearly 4,000 MOPS leaders and mothers from across the U.S. & around the globe will convene for training, inspiration and networking at the MOPS Convention in Nashville, TN, Sept. 24-26, at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center.

MOPS International recently announced an inspiring line-up of motivational speakers and dynamic worship leaders for the Convention.

Speakers include: Efrem Smith, Naomi Cramer Overton, Elisa Morgan, Ken Davis, Margaret Feinberg and Robert Gelinas. Talent includes: Matt Redman, Christy Nockels, Plumb, Matthew West and Natalie Grant.

EFREM SMITH is an internationally recognized leader and speaker who uses storytelling, comedy, and preaching to equip people for a life of transformation. He also consults on diversity and multi-ethnicity issues at assemblies and retreats (www.efremsmith.com ).

NAOMI CRAMER OVERTON is the President of MOPS International. Naomi is a gifted leader who combines a strong commitment to Jesus, a heart for ministry and an understanding of the needs of moms during the unique early years of mothering. She also has extensive experience in the corporate world.

ELISA MORGAN is one of today's most sought-after authors, speakers and leaders. For twenty years, Elisa served as CEO of MOPS International and has recently moved from CEO to the role of President Emerita. She has authored over 20 books on mothering, spiritual formation, and evangelism and is the publisher of FullFill, (www.fullfill.org ) a leadership development resource for women of all ages, stages and callings. Elisa will be honored at a Special 20th Anniversary Farewell Celebration on Friday, Sept. 25 during Comedy Night with Ken Davis.

KEN DAVIS is a best-selling author, frequent radio and television guest, and one of the country's most sought-after inspirational and motivational speakers - using a mixture of side-splitting humor and inspiration to delight and enrich audiences of all ages (www.kendavis.com ).

MARGARET FEINBERG is a popular speaker at churches and leading conferences such as Catalyst, CreationFest and LeadNow. She invites people to discover the relevance of God and his Word in the modern world (www.margaretfeinberg.com ).