The Meros Center Global Learning Experience
College Students! Would you like to experience a new culture, learn how to engage with people in community, and change your life? Travel to California or Malawi January 2026! Learn how it may be a fit for you! Visit Rodd in the Meros Center Office (WLC Library L024) or email Training@meroscenter.org with “GLX Info” in the subject. Follow us on Instagram for updates!
The Meros Center in collaboration with Wisconsin Lutheran College and Kingdom Workers offers students a Global Learning Experience (GLX) including a professional development certificate in Community Health Ministry (CHM). The GLX offers students a transformational opportunity to Experience New Cultures, Learn Health Ministry, and to Transform Lives in a global Kingdom Workers mission field.
How does it work?
1) Apply by May 15, 2025
Fill out an Application (Applicants will be notified by MAY 23)
2) Train in the Summer and Fall Semesters
Train online in Community Health Ministry and prepare with Meros mentors
3) Travel during the Christmas break
Transform lives the first two weeks of January
The GLX CHM Training Certification
Theology of Community Health
This course focuses on the biblical foundation and theology necessary to implement a community health ministry initiative in your church or community. It covers the theology of the cross, anthropology, the two kingdoms, shalom, vocation, ethics, and the role of science in Christian living. The objective is to provide students with a biblical lens through which community health ministry is understood and applied as a service to our neighbors. View Course Listing
Mental Health Ministry
This course focuses on the current issue of mental health and illness from a global context. The global burden of anxiety, depression, addiction, and gender-based violence are explored to compare current faith-based programs and interventions. Several strategies are presented to support families and community groups with law/gospel approaches. View Course Listing
Principles of Health Ministry
This course discusses the principles of community engagement and development through a public health framework. Students will learn participatory learning and action tools, asset-based community development, and health theories to ground community health ministry. Evaluation strategies will be applied to understand program effectiveness and accountability to community needs. Historical approaches to poverty alleviation will be explored to understand current conditions of development. View course Listing
