We’ve created a place where faith-based health organizations, researchers, and learners can find the support they need to measure, innovate, and share their impact. The Meros Center Brings Together:
Organizations
Be empowered to innovate and improve outcomes while increasing credibility in the broader health community.
Researchers
Gain access to relevant research, faith-based health instruments, and community connections that are often difficult to find.
Learners
Receive training to implement and study gospel-centered health strategies both locally and globally.
Trending Articles
Practical Use of a Distress Screening Tool to Refer Cancer Patients for Spiritual Care
What are the best practices for cancer care staff to use the NCCN distress thermometer and problem list in their workflows to ensure patients receive holistic care?
A Pilot Study of a Combined Faith-Based Recovery and Financial Literacy Program
Faith-based recovery models are available for individuals seeking help with substance use. Combining a Christian recovery program with financial goal setting is a novel approach to enhancing recovery support. This pilot study investigated the effectiveness of a combined faith-based recovery plus financial literacy program.
Project GLORY (Good Life in memORY care)
How does the implementation of a ‘good life’ intervention, utilizing a web application of educational and training resources, affect the quality of care and quality of life for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) in nursing homes, and what are the perceptions of staff and families regarding this intervention?
The Meros Center Marketplace
The Meros Center Marketplace is the place to learn the details and get involved in the ministry of Meros. Learn about, walk alongside, volunteer, and support faith-based health research and discovery projects supporting communities in need. It is our passion!
Enhancing Resiliency and Mental Health Among Church Youth in Zambia
What are the barriers and facilitators associated with physical, emotional, and spiritual health among the youth aged 10 to 35 in Zambia? With additional funding, the team is also willing to expand their efforts to include youth in Malawi.
Resources
The Meros Center is looking for a Research Coordinator for the GLORY Project
The Meros Center is hiring a Research Coordinator to support a National Institute on Aging grant-funded study called GLORY (Good Life in Memory Care). Apply through our joint venture partner, Kingdom Workers.
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Meros Center Publication: Social and cultural perceptions of alcohol use in Zambia
Alcohol is a global leading risk factor for death and disease among individuals 15-49,
with highest rates of heavy alcohol consumption among drinkers in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Given identified gaps in mental, neurological, and substance use services, communityand church-based services are needed to support individuals looking to reduce or quit
harmful substance use. This qualitative study identified social and cultural perceptions
of alcohol among drinkers, community health workers, and Christian pastors in rural and
peri-urban Zambia.
Meros Center Publication: Church-Based Ministry to People with Disabilities in Malawi
The Malawi Disability Program is a congregation-led ministry located in Malawi. It consists of an adapted worship service called ‘Worship at the Cross’ designed to encourage participation for people with both physical and learning disabilities. The purpose of this case study and program evaluation was to measure the impact of this effort.
To see the love and ministry of Jesus impacting lives through community health ministry. We bring together relationships and resources to help students, organizations, and researchers measure, innovate, and share impact.
Your work does not need to be done in isolation. There’s a good chance that others have tried something similar to what you’re doing. In our research community, you can learn from the approaches and outcomes of others. You can connect with likeminded people and resources that help you to measure, steward, and share your unique impact. “We are God’s handiwork created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10
To see the love and ministry of Jesus impacting lives through community health ministry. We bring together relationships and resources to help students, organizations, and researchers measure, innovate, and share impact.
Your work does not need to be done in isolation. There’s a good chance that others have tried something similar to what you’re doing. In our research community, you can learn from the approaches and outcomes of others. You can connect with likeminded people and resources that help you to measure, steward, and share your unique impact. “We are God’s handiwork created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10
