About

ABOUT US

Who We Are

Our Mission

We help you deliver exceptional educational programs.

Exceptional educational programs change their participants. Learners walk away with new knowledge, skills, and attitudes that can transform the way they engage the world.

Our “content is king” culture makes high-quality information easily accessible. But high-quality content may not contribute to in-depth learning.

We believe the exceptional educational programs should be learner-centered as opposed to content-centered. Learners should be active participants instead of passive recipients. To that end, we draw upon learning theory and the latest research in the scholarship of teaching and learning to help our clients create, facilitate, and evaluate educational programs that will help learners transfer the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they learn to to their everyday lives.

Our Focus

We focus on data-driven development.

We can collect and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data as well as draw upon the latest research to help your organization be more effective in creating, facilitating, and evaluating educational programs.

Our Name

We partner with you to help you excel in your good works.

We believe we all were made to do good works. And we find fulfillment as we understand which good works we were made to do and how those good works can contribute to the common good.

Also, doing good works. It makes an impact, often promoting the common good and contributing to the flourishing of this world.

PEOPLE INVOLVED

Meet Our Leadership

Dr. Meryl Herr began consulting in 2014 when two friends recommended that she work with their organization on a curriculum development project. Since then, she has served a diverse group of clients who share a common goal: offering faith-based educational programs for adult learners.

Meryl is uniquely suited to serve her clients because of her training in theology, education, and research methods. She earned a B.S. in Mathematics and Spanish from Vanderbilt University, and an M.Div. and Ph.D. (Educational Studies) from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. After completing her doctorate, Meryl completed a graduate certificate in Educational Research Methods through the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Meryl brings over a decade of curriculum development work and research experience to her consulting practice. And she has taught courses in curriculum development and research methods at Cornerstone University and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

Dr. Meryl Herr

Founder

TESTIMONIAL

From Our Great Clients

"We contacted the GoodWorks Group for assistance with a substantial grant proposal for a leading national philanthropic organization. Her recommendations regarding distribution of labor allowed me to invest much-needed time into the conceptualization of a vision and ministry model and to lead a team responsible for developing the constituent pieces of a five-year grant. Meanwhile, Dr. Herr worked independently, expertly, and seamlessly in doing superb primary research and conducting multiple rounds of surveys and interviews under strict protocols. This led to my institution's confident submission of a bold proposal to the foundation. We expect to continue this wonderful partnership in the future and commend Dr. Herr and The GoodWorks Group to anyone looking for leadership or assistance in high impact projects seeking to advance the common good in our world."

Freddy Cardoza, Ph.D.Dean at Grace Theological Seminary

"Dr. Herr has a mind for research and a heart for ministry. Her research for us included development and deployment of a quantitative survey and multiple qualitative interviews with research participants. From start to finish she knew exactly what needed to be done and executed at a high level. The outcome of the research informed our collaborative grant writing process and ensured we presented the best possible proposal to grant funders. We could not have been more impressed with Dr. Herr's competence, professionalism, and passion for her work."

Drew Flamm, Ph.D.Vice President of Advancement and Marketing at Grace Theological Seminary

"The GoodWorks Group has been an incredibly valuable partner. From running focus groups to programming events to writing curriculum, Dr. Meryl Herr brings her best and her heart, with both professionalism and excellence as well as relational warmth and grace. She's a careful thinker willing to ask hard questions, and she also listens well and knows how to encourage others toward success. I wholeheartedly commend her work to others."

Darrell YoderDirector of Talking Points at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary

"Dr. Herr brought a critical balance of professionalism and compassion to her work for ATS. It was clear to participants that, even as a researcher, she cared about their work. We will definitely be contacting her for future projects."

Deborah H.C. Gin, Ph.D.Director of Research at The Association of Theological Schools

"Dr. Herr has been a valuable contributor and driving force for creating and improving our theological training of students in this critical aspect of vocational stewardship."

Robert M. WolniakAssociate Regional Director at InterVarsity Christian Fellowship USA

"Meryl is a very competent and skilled evaluator and brings a fresh eye to assessing the impact of an organization or project."

Stephen LewisPresident at The Forum for Theological Exploration

Our Clients

We have supported the good work of several amazing organizations.

6 Program Planning PDF

We need to know what knowledge, skills, and attitudes our participants should acquire as a result of our program.