Knowledge, Opportunity, Confidence and Impact
Learn how Research is Ministry
Meros Center Training programs equip you with the knowledge, tools, methods and connections to make an impact on the local or global stage. Learn concepts and tools to apply in your church, community and Christian life.
Your training will focus on gospel-centered health strategies, research methods, and communications skills necessary to build your skills as a researcher and a practitioner of community health outreach. These skills could enable you to bring the love of Jesus to your neighbors in a unique way, or to work with the Meros center as a research assistant. As an assistant, you will gain access to cross-cultural learning, connection to global missions, and opportunities for international travel.
This online certificate will give you the theory and skills to conduct community assessments and design a community health ministry strategy for your organization, church, or class.
This program delivers vital knowledge for community leaders, health ministry practitioners, health professionals, church leaders, non-profit workers, and others who desire to learn more about the research process and to be effective research teammates.
Research Assistant Opportunities
Understanding The Socio-Cultural and Religious Factors on Stunting Prevalence in East Nusa Tenggara
What are the religious and socio-cultural factors that influence stunting in the East Nusa Tenggara Province?
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?
Inclusion of People with Disabilities in Religious and Community Life
How are Jesus Cares Ministry programs implemented in the United States including core features and complexities?
What is the perceived impact on individuals, families, and other church members and locations where Jesus Cares Ministry has been implemented?
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.
The Meros Center taught me the value of research and how it can support the sharing of the gospel. My time researching in Guatemala brought me to the realization of how many people are hungry for the gospel. By going through the research process, I now understand why my research with the Meros Center in Guatemala supports the expansion of the Kingdom.
Watch the video below to see how Elise used her training as a field research assistant in Guatemala supporting Christian Health Evangelism.
Elevate how you measure, innovate, and share your impact. Let’s work together and uncover answers to your most pressing questions.
Additional Resources and Training
The Meros Center Community Engagement Guide
Download the Meros Center Partner Connection Community Engagement Guide
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.
Meros Center Newsletter October 2024
Bringing Health and Faith to Community
