When the Church speaks to the needs and desires of mothers, it can have a transformative effect on both moms and mission.

Featuring three findings from Motherhood Today—our newest report created in partnership with MOPS International—this article offers a glimpse of just how valuable understanding faith community can be to a Christian mother.

Within the Motherhood Today report, Barna wanted to know what difference, if any, was to be found between moms who say their church leaders understand the unique needs of mothers, and those whose church leaders did not.

The findings were clear. Mothers who attend churches where their leaders understand the unique needs of moms…

1. Experience a Deeper Sense of Connection Moms who are embedded in a church that understands them are more open to the possibilities for meaningful relationships beyond the home. In turn, these moms are less likely to feel alone, and more attuned to the community that friends, neighbors and people from their church can offer.