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
Ready, Set, Engage! A Field-Defining Study of Congregational Readiness for Faith-Based Health and Flourishing
What are the best practices for cancer care staff to use the NCCN distress thermometer and problem list in their workflows to ensure patients receive holistic care?
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?
Implementation and Impact of Community Health Evangelism – a Multi Country Study
What is the impact of spiritual beliefs of households in CHE communities on health behaviors?
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.
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
Practice Note: 2026 Ebola Faith Leader Response
Download a two-page summary detailing strategies for Christian Faith Leaders to address the 2026 Ebola Outbreak.
Practice Note: Strategies for Christian Universities to Build Healthy Campus Cultures
Download a two-page summary of evidence-based strategies for Christian universities to build healthy campus cultures, based on findings from Uganda Christian University.
Meros Africa Webinar: Learning together about faith-based health research and training topics (Recorded 1-APR-2026)
Meros Africa Webinars run approximately monthly. Connect with us for more information or to be a part of it.
Practice Note: HIV-AIDS Stigma and Discrimination among Religious Leaders
HIV stigma and discrimination among church leaders in Africa is an ongoing, complex issue
that continues to require involvement from many different sectors