Legacy Partners
Legacy Partners Membership
Would you like to encourage others to support The Other Way Ministries for generations to come?
If you’ve included The Other Way Ministries in your Will (or Estate Plan or with any other planned gift), we invite you to share a few words about why the ministry is special to you.
Your story will help us encourage others – in our Legacy Partners materials and website – including friends of The Other Way Ministries, other Legacy Partners members, as well as your family and friends.
As a member of legacy partners, you will also receive:
- A special gift edition of Jesus Calling by Sarah Young
- A personal “thank-you” note from Dick TerMaat and Lou Roossien
- A special bookmark made for you by program participants
- A Legacy Partners newsletter with inspiring testimonies from fellow legacy partners members and recommended resources
- Special event invitations for Legacy Partners members.
Legacy of The Other Way Ministries
Since 1967, The Other Way Ministries has walked alongside Westown urban families as they strive to grow spiritually, relationally and economically. Click Here to see some Ministry Milestones that are part of our Legacy!
The legacy of The Other Way Ministries can be summed up in the words of our founder Dick TerMaat:
The Other Way has proven to be a great investment as they’ve consistently kept their focus of exalting Christ in the Westown neighborhood. It is a noble deed to pledge money you’ve worked so hard for to serve future generations you’ve not yet met! It’s also a powerful witness to one’s real values.
Dick TerMaat
Founder
Your Legacy
If you share our vision to build a community of hope among Westown urban families by extending the love of Christ, then we invite you to join The Other Way Legacy Partners.
When you remember The Other Way Ministries in your Will or Estate Plan (or with any other planned gift), your legacy will bless the kingdom of God for generations to come!
The value of “Family” is vitally important to any community. It is a critical component to personal well-being, as well as collective success in our society. The Other Way Ministries is committed to combining the message of Christ with sustainable programs that will encourage, educate, and transform lives of those in our immediate Westown community.
Wayburn Dean
Executive Director
WHAT KINDS OF GIFTS QUALIFY FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE OTHER WAY LEGACY PARTNERS?
Bequest
A bequest, the most popular type of planned gift, is when you give personal property by a Will. examples include leaving remaining funds after loved ones are provided for, a specific dollar amount, and specifying a percentage of your estate. Click Here for resources.
Trust
A trust manages your assets while you are living and distributes assets after you’re gone. like a Will, a bequest to The Other Way Ministries may be included in your trust.Charitable Gift Annuity
A gift annuity is a contract between you and the other Way ministries which exchanges a gift to the other Way ministries for an annuity (guaranteed lifelong income) to you.Charitable Remainder Trust
Like a charitable gift annuity, a charitable remainder trust provides income to you for life and a gift to charities such as The Other Way Ministries at your death.Retirement Assets
The most tax-efficient way to give retirement assets is from your estate at your death. no income taxes or estate taxes are due on assets that go to charity.
A bequest, the most popular type of planned gift, is when you give personal property by a Will. examples include leaving remaining funds after loved ones are provided for, a specific dollar amount, and specifying a percentage of your estate. Click Here for resources.
TrustA trust manages your assets while you are living and distributes assets after you’re gone. like a Will, a bequest to The Other Way Ministries may be included in your trust.
Charitable Gift AnnuityA gift annuity is a contract between you and the other Way ministries which exchanges a gift to the other Way ministries for an annuity (guaranteed lifelong income) to you.
Charitable Remainder TrustLike a charitable gift annuity, a charitable remainder trust provides income to you for life and a gift to charities such as The Other Way Ministries at your death.
Retirement AssetsThe most tax-efficient way to give retirement assets is from your estate at your death. no income taxes or estate taxes are due on assets that go to charity.
Life Insurance
You can name The Other Way Ministries as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, or you can make a current gift of the policy by naming the other Way ministries as the owner of the policy.Real Estate
You can gift your second home, cottage, land, commercial building, or investment property. The Other Way Ministries can then use the property for its mission, or sell it and use the proceeds for developing stronger families for the future.Business Interests
Gifts of business interests—closely held stock, s-corporation stock, partnership investments, and publicly held shares in a corporation—can be a very effective way to extend the impact of The Other Way Ministries.Commodities
The Other Way Ministries accepts commodity gifts such as corn or soybeans. Commodity gifts are easy to make, and there may also be tax benefits.
You can name The Other Way Ministries as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, or you can make a current gift of the policy by naming the other Way ministries as the owner of the policy.
Real EstateYou can gift your second home, cottage, land, commercial building, or investment property. The Other Way Ministries can then use the property for its mission, or sell it and use the proceeds for developing stronger families for the future.
Business InterestsGifts of business interests—closely held stock, s-corporation stock, partnership investments, and publicly held shares in a corporation—can be a very effective way to extend the impact of The Other Way Ministries.
CommoditiesThe Other Way Ministries accepts commodity gifts such as corn or soybeans. Commodity gifts are easy to make, and there may also be tax benefits.
For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.
Psalm 100:5
The Other Way has remained faithful to these core values: the Lordship of Christ over all, integrity in all aspects of ministry, and respect for the dignity of all people. God is bringing His Kingdom in Westown.
Deb Borst
Former Staff Member
I support The Other Way Ministry because I can see the results and I feel God’s blessing for doing so.
Jerry Hop
J&H Family Stores, Donor
Participating in the Legacy program is a wonderful way to “store up our treasure in heaven”. The program sustains the mission of The Other Way and impacts the community for lifetimes to come.
Mark Roberts
Former Board Chair
As you can see, there are many ways you can support The Other Way with planned gifts, and we have partnered with the National
Christian Foundation West Michigan to provide you with free advice.
To learn more about how the National Christian Foundation can help you leave a legacy of giving, visit their website or call them at 616.957.4372.
