1. What Is Mom to Mom?

2. 1. Mom to Mom is a ministry for moms of preschoolers, school-age children, and teens led by older moms called Titus 2 Leaders.

3. 2. Mom to Mom is biblically-based, both in concept and in content. Concept: Based on Titus 2:3-5. Content: Bible-based; practically presented.

4. 3. Mom to Mom simply draws on the experience and passion of older women in the church and provides a place for them to serve.

5. 4. Mom to Mom is designed to be an ongoing ministry—not just a short-term class. Moms can enter at any point. It’s a three-year curriculum, which is repeatable cyclically. There is both administrative and teaching curriculum.

6. 5. Mom to Mom places a high priority on building caring relationships. The relationships built through small groups (young moms with each other) are key. The relationships built between each Titus 2 Leader and the moms in her group are key. The relationships build between the Titus 2 Leaders are important, also.

7. 6. Mom to Mom meets felt needs of Moms. It grew out of the requests from young moms for help with Christian parenting. It’s written by a mom from her own experience. It’s presented by a mom and small groups are led by experienced moms and provide lots of peer interaction under Godly leadership.

8. 7. Mom to Mom is designed for both believers and seekers. Biblical knowledge is not assumed, but incorporated to include everyone. It draws seekers in by meeting them where they are and pointing them to Jesus.

9. 8. Mom to Mom draws moms and their families into the church. It introduces moms to a safe place for them and their children. It points moms very intentionally to their need for spiritual growth.

10. 9. Mom to Mom is different from MOPS. MTM has a Biblically-based curriculum in addition to offering speakers and workshops; MOPS relies on available speakers. MTM small groups are led by Titus 2 experienced moms; MOPS groups are led by young moms. MTM is designed for moms of all ages/stages; MOPS is only for mothers of preschoolers.

11. 10. Mom to Mom was God’s idea (Titus 2 concept)—and it works! It’s already brought many moms and families to Christ—and grown many more (better— and happier moms, marriages, Christian homes).

12. Mom to Mom Curriculum

13. Administrative Curriculum Mom to Mom Administrative Guide –Tells how “to do” Mom to Mom –Provides a CD-ROM with additional leader helps Mom to Mom Titus 2 Leader Guide –Defines the role of the Titus 2 Leader –Provides extensive training helps

14. Teaching Curriculum Choose from these three series: Heart Talk on What Really Matters Growing Together: Growing a Child= Growing a Mom Inside Out Parenting: A Mom’s Mission

15. Each curriculum series contains: 1.Leader Pack video teaching sessions on DVD one member book one MTM Administrative Guide one MTM Titus 2 Leader Guide 2. Member Book listening outline for each session discussion questions for small-group interaction Reflections pages enhanced CD with devotions that reinforce the content of each session 3. Audio CDs

16. Mom to Mom Meeting Format Large Group Fellowship Small Groups Sample Schedule 8:30–9:15 Leaders Prayer Time (rotating leadership) 9:15–9:30 Greet Moms (as they arrive) 9:30–9:40 Opening Announcements (optional: music) 9:40–10:20Large Group (video teaching) 10:20–10:40Coffee and Fellowship (small groups rotate bringing food) 10:40–11:30Small Groups 11:30–12:30 Leaders Debriefing

17. Mom to Mom Testimony

18. “Teach the older women to … teach what is good. Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children.” Titus 2:3-4,NIV) “We were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children. We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us.” (1 Thess. 2:7-8, NIV)