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Jasmine Terry Okafor

Director of Reflective Leadership Support

jokafor@div.duke.edu


Jasmine Terry Okafor is the Director of Reflective Leadership Support at the Forum for Congregational Life, where she helps congregational leaders build the practices, relationships and imagination sustainable ministry requires. Before joining the Forum, Jasmine spent over a decade at the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, most recently as Director of Foundation & Strategic Initiatives, where she directed philanthropic operations and convened national learning communities. She holds degrees from Agnes Scott College and Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Outside of work, Jasmine is active in her congregation, is the co-founder of an independent bookstore and sustainable fashion venture and is deeply committed to her family. She believes reflective practice fosters the kind of prophetic imagination leaders need to envision possibilities beyond their current constraints.

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Lilly Endowment Inc. announces Serving Neighbors Initiative

Lilly Endowment Inc. invites eligible charitable organizations to submit concept papers for its Serving Neighbors Through Congregational Collaborations Initiative. The initiative supports efforts to help Christian congregations and local charitable organizations build relationships, identify community priorities, and design lasting collaborations that improve life for individuals and families. Projects might address housing instability, youth opportunities, parks and outdoor recreation, mental health, or other locally identified needs.

Approximately 60 charitable organizations with promising concept papers may receive planning grants of up to $50,000. Those selected may then apply for implementation grants of up to $5 million to carry out their programs.

Concept papers are due by January 19, 2027.

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