Translational Research
Translating theory into practical research and tools. From field guides to community engagement, our work funnels theory into actionable thriving in communities.
Our Projects
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Christian Enterprise Solutions to Poverty Field Guide
The first-ever landscape analysis of Christian organizations providing Enterprise Solutions to Poverty.
The 170+ page field guide features a history of the field, 12 key research findings, and necessary frontiers of practice for the field to advance.
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Churches Promoting Recovery
Mobilizing and supporting churches to promote healing and recovery from substance use issues.
Churches Promoting Recovery seeks to equip Christian communities in North Carolina and beyond to support and empower people affected by substance use issues.
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Environmental & Climate Justice in the Carolinas
Community-engaged research projects take on environmental and climate justice issues close to home.
This partnership addresses the climate challenge by creating sustainable and equitable solutions that place society on the path toward a resilient, flourishing, carbon-neutral world.
Translational Research Resource
Dr. Linda Coley and Rev. Elizabeth Howze co-authored a research article that explores faith-based community-academic partnerships. Discover five viable asset-based solutions to community-level social issues.
Read the published article in Gateways: International Journal of Community Research and Engagement: “Faith-based community-academic partnerships: An asset-based community development strategy for social change.”
