Jeffrey Conklin-Miller
Associate professor, Claremont School of Theology
Jeffrey Conklin-Miller is an associate professor at the Claremont School of Theology. Prior to that, he served Duke Divinity School as the E. Stanley Jones Assistant Professor of the Practice of Evangelism and Christian Formation, Royce and Jane Reynolds Teaching Fellow, Director of the Master of Arts in Christian Practice Degree Program and Associate Dean for Academic Programs. As an ordained elder in the California-Pacific Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Conklin-Miller has more than a decade of experience serving local churches in Southern California as an associate pastor, co-pastor and senior pastor. In his role as director of the Master of Arts in Christian Practice (M.A.C.P.) degree program, he leads the development of an initiative to expand Duke Divinity School’s service to the Church. Prior to joining the faculty, Conklin-Miller served as the Director of Youth Ministry Initiatives at Leadership Education at Duke Divinity (now the Forum for Congregational Life). In this role, he led the Duke Youth Academy for Christian Formation and its integration with the M.A.C.P degree program.
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. Learn more about the guidelines for submitting concept papers at the Serving Neighbors webpage. The Endowment will also host virtual information sessions on November 2 and November 3.
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