Learn the Integration of Faith and Health.
Research is Ministry.
Meros Center Training programs equip you with the knowledge, tools, methods and connections to make an impact on the global stage. You will learn 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 work with the Meros center as a research assistant giving you access to cross-cultural learning, connection to global missions, and opportunities for international travel.
Community Research in Guatemala
How can you benefit from and use The Meros Center training?
Watch the video below to see how one participant used her training as a field research assistant in Guatemala supporting a faith-based project.
Resources and Training
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
The Role of Faith-Based Partnerships in Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors
Domestic violence (DV) is a pervasive public health crisis, impacting over 10 million people in the U.S. each year.* Survivors face numerous challenges, from physical injuries to complex mental health issues like PTSD, depression, and substance abuse. Healing from the trauma of DV requires holistic support that addresses survivors’ safety, health, economic, and spiritual needs. While DV shelters offer vital services, many struggle to comprehensively meet clients’ diverse needs. Faith and spirituality can play a powerful role in survivors’ resilience and recovery.** However, little research has explored how DV agencies perceive and collaborate with faith-based organizations (FBOs) to provide holistic care. This study interviewed staff from DV shelters to understand their experiences and attitudes toward FBO partnerships.
Research Assistant Opportunities
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?
Increasing Retention of Individuals in Substance Use Recovery Programs
Does staying in touch with individuals by text and phone every two weeks increase retention in a Resilient Recovery program or another recovery program compared to retention rates in the published literature?
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.
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