Leave a legacy

For your persecuted family, beyond your lifetime.
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Legacy is even more than what we leave behind. Legacy is about what we get to set in motion.”

– Mark Zschech

Legacy isn’t only about what happens after we’re gone. It’s also about how we live today – and how we steward all that God has entrusted to us: Our time, relationships, resources and opportunities to serve.
For many of us, a Godly legacy begins with those closest to us, but as followers of Christ, our family is bigger than our own household. What God has placed in our hands can bless others, strengthen His Church and advance His Kingdom for generations to come.

A gift in your will to Open Doors is a quiet but powerful way to keep sowing into God’s Kingdom long after your own lifetime – a final act of faith and generosity that echoes into generations you may never meet this side of eternity.

Through your legacy, you can help ensure that our suffering brothers and sisters know:

We will be there. We will stand with you. You will never be alone.
1
Choose your gift

Decide between a residuary, pecuniary, or specific gift.

2
Speak to your loved ones

Let your family and loved ones know of your intentions to leave a gift to Open Doors.

3
Get the wording

Use our suggested wording with your solicitor.

Leave % of your estate

(Residuary gift)
A gift made from what’s left of your estate after your loved ones are provided for and other expenses have been paid.

Make a cash contribution

(Pecuniary gift)
A named specific sum of money of your choice left in your will to support your persecuted family.

Donate a valuable item

(Specific gift)
A valuable asset, such as antiques, artwork, or shares, that we can sell to raise funds for your persecuted family.

Wording for your solicitor

Residuary gift

“I direct that my Executor shall pay the residue of my Estate to Geopende Deure-Open Doors NPC. (herein “Open Doors”) AND the receipt of an appointed officer of Open Doors shall be a full discharge for my Executor.”

Pecuniary gift

“I give the sum of R___ (or ___ percentage of the residue of my estate) to Geopende Deure-Open Doors NPC. (herein “Open Doors”) AND the receipt of an appointed officer of Open Doors shall be a full discharge for my Executor.”

Specific gift

“I direct that my Executor sell [name of asset] and after the payment of all expenses for such sale and the payment of any Capital Gains Tax thereon, my Executor shall pay the net proceeds of the sale [or a percentage thereof] to Geopende Deure-Open Doors NPC. (herein “Open Doors”) to be used for such purposes as the Board of Open Doors may in its absolute discretion decide AND I declare that the receipt by an appointed officer of Open Doors shall be a full and sufficient discharge for my Executor.”

Frequently asked questions

Will this cost me anything now?

No – the gift only takes effect after your lifetime.

How will my gift be used?

Your gift will help provide discipleship, Biblical training, socioeconomic development and trauma care to the most persecuted Christians around the world. You’ll be serving the persecuted and strengthening the Church for years to come.

Will my family still be provided for?

Yes – your loved ones come first. A legacy gift is arranged after you have made provision for your family and other loved ones.

Can I change my mind later?

Yes – a will can be updated at any time.

Should I let Open Doors know that I’ve included them in my will?

You don’t need to. However, we would love the chance to thank you for your generosity! Also, knowing your intentions helps us strategically plan for the future as we help our persecuted family follow Jesus, no matter the cost.

Who can I contact for more information?

Our team would love to discuss any questions or concerns you may have.

Open Doors Africa
Phone: 011-888-9341
Email: [email protected]

Please include the following information in your Will:

Beneficiary: Geopende Deure-Open Doors NPC (Reg. No. 2004/023397/08)
PBO: 930011129
Address: 118 Milner Street, Roosevelt Park, 2195
Telephone: 011 888 9341
Email: [email protected]

Let us know about your gift

Name(Required)

We’d love to walk this road with you

Speak to our legacy team to help answer your questions or for more information.
Email: [email protected]

Download our legacy pamphlet
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