Learn Community Health Ministry
Our professional Certificate in Christian Health Ministry equips you with the tools, methods and connections to make an impact on the global stage.
Through the program, you will learn gospel-centered health strategies, research methods, and communications skills necessary to build your skills as a practitioner of community health outreach. These skills 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.
The Community Health Ministry Certificate could be right for you.
Community Health Ministry Certificate
The Meros Center in collaboration with Wisconsin Lutheran College offers a professional development certificate in Community Health Ministry. 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. The certificate includes three focused classes with the opportunity to practice what you learn from expert instructors with experience in each of the topics.
Resources & 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 Opportuntities
Online Substance Abuse Program Outreach to Mozambique
We are seeking a curious and creative student to help answer these questions:
Can Facebook advertising drive traffic to courses on substance abuse and recovery
Can persuasion principles derived from U.S. research improve the effectiveness of Facebook advertising with an African sample
At-Risk Youth and Education in South Africa
Learn about faith-based health education for at-risk youth. Study it’s impacts on risky behavior and the values driving those behaviors.
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