Our greatest hope is to be a gospel ministry where our discovery in community health will make disciples of Jesus.
We provide research connections with the same purpose of reflecting Jesus. We provide access to valuable research resources and connections to study gospel-centered community health initiatives.
We empower your innovation while increasing impact and credibility. We connect students and volunteers with training to implement gospel-centered health strategies. We create a vibrant hub of networking and discovery.
The Meros Center is a research and training community where relationships and resources come together to measure, innovate, and share impact in Christian health ministry.
Our Values
Collaboratively curious (Research)
Hope-filled dignity (Community Health)
Courageously transparent (Ecosystem)
Honor differences in learning (Training)
Abundance thinking (Discipleship)
How It Works
Training
Meros provides online interdisciplinary, professional certificates through Wisconsin Lutheran College. The certificates prepare leaders in community health, development, and global missions. The certificate programs fill a gap in community engagement, health ministry, and research training, providing a pathway for students, staff, and church leaders to apply and measure their learning in Kingdom work.
Research
Meros supports Christian community health organizations in conducting research on issues relevant to expanding the evidence around community health ministry. Meros supports a research collaborative for Christian health researchers, faculty, and students with organizations and projects that have a mutual interest in a community health ministry topic or issue. Research collaborations include faculty and students from Christian colleges, universities, and seminaries located around the world that desire to work within a biblical worldview.
The unique aspect of the Center will be the placement of the organization or local church at the front of the research question and the application of its results. The research will lead to field-based innovation labs that foster cross-cultural learning and collaboration. The vision is to establish strategies that are applicable to multiple cultures, settings, and conditions to seek and serve as many as possible. Resources, strategies, and data will be publicly available through the Meros website to increase the translation of research into practice.
Featured Projects
Preventing Child Malnutrition in Low Resourced Neighborhoods
What do parents in low resourced neighborhoods think about developing a Bible based program that teaches practical ways to feed young children as a way
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
Enhancing Resiliency and Mental Health Among Church Youth in Zambia
What is an effective faith based approach to protect the physical emotional and spiritual health among youth in Zambia
Addressing Alcohol and Drug use among Christian College Students – Phase 2
Does a gospel based recovery model reduce substance use among current UCU students compared to students receiving existing UCU substance use care and help <
Contact Us
To learn about current and future studies, for general inquiries about training opportunities, to become a Meros collaborator and member, or to just stay in touch please let us know who you are and how to contact you.
