Board

Karen Dickson – Chair
Bruce Thomson – Treasurer
Deb Rowling – Secretary
Bron Lewis
Jo Tippet
Juanita Kimpton

Management

Jodi Koepke

Managing Director

“My MOPS journey began when I had my daughter. The baby days were very challenging and MOPS was my sanity saver. The community and support I found there was unlike anything else. They not only supported me as a mum but also encouraged me to reawaken parts of myself I had thought lost. I was able to start using my gifts for the group and was soon on a leadership development journey. I am passionate about encouraging and equipping women as mothers, as community members, and as leaders.” – Jodi

Sarah McIntosh

Field Manager

‘My MOPS journey started in 2001 after the birth of my first son, when I subscribed to the MOPS International Connections magazine, as there was no MOPS group near where I lived in the Blue Mountains. I then visited a MOPS group where my mother was a MOPSkids carer. I was hooked! Line and sinker! When we moved to Melbourne, I would only attend a church where MOPS was offered, knowing the benefits of community when you’re in a new place. I have always been passionate about MOPS and all that it stands for, and therefore wanted to give back to something that had given so much to me and my family. As Field Manager, I’m keen to see MOPS leaders across our country empowered to serve, for them to know and recognise their talents and to feel supported in using these talents in MOPS’ – Sarah

Megan Burton

Conference Manager

“I have always had a keen interest in events and functions, in particular to the administrative and logistical elements of pulling a project together. My desire is to serve God where I am gifted, and I constantly ask myself when something new presents itself “How can I serve God through this opportunity?’ The MOPS Conference Manager role ticks so many boxes for me – the event industry is an area I am not only passionate about but also gifted in. My heart’s desire is to serve the women in our communities through MOPS and I see this role as further opportunity to do this.” – Megan

Ruth Overton

Growth & Strategy Manager

“I have been involved with MOPS since I helped start a group in 2007. During this time I have seen countless women’s mothering journeys transformed by attending a MOPS group, including my own. As a Registered Nurse, I have seen so many families struggle both physically and mentally. I want to help them, and others just like them all over Australia, find a community that can champion them towards personal and family health and wellbeing. MOPS is a proven and effective ministry of the church and also gently develops and equips mothers to be the best that they can be. I would love to see all mothers have access to a MOPS group.” – Ruth

Sue Crerar

Finance Manager

“MOPS is a service of love to women as they become mothers and grow into their role as mothers. As leaders in MOPS groups all over Australia demonstrate Jesus’ love and provide practical help to women going through this special and challenging life stage, they are carrying Jesus to them, each and every meeting. I volunteer my time in the office to be of service to them. I love that MOPS makes disciples through service.” – Sue