African Enterprise is a ministry founded on fervent prayer and which continues to rely heavily on the intercession of friends and supporters to achieve Kingdom advances in Africa. Please join with us in praying for the cities of Africa and AE's ongoing ministry around the continent by downloading our February 2012 prayer calendar (PDF file).
If you have a heart for Africa and an eagerness to serve in missions, we would like to consider having you join us as a Volunteer Intern with an AE Team in Malawi, Rwanda or South Africa. This program is for you if you are of university age or beyond with outstanding Christian character, looking for a short-term or medium-term mission experience and ready to:
- Be challenged with new opportunities.
- See what God is doing in Africa.
- Live in a different culture.
- Grow in personal relationship with Christ.
- Serve so that Christ's Kingdom can grow.
- Work independently and be willing to help where needed.
- Prepare for a possible future in ministry.
For further information on our Volunteer Intern Program, or to complete an application, please click here. And read below of experiences of current and recent volunteer interns serving with AE in Africa.
Listen to AE's December 2011/January 2012 audio report of recent and upcoming ministry, with a special message from AE Founder Michael Cassidy. The reports are compiled by AE's Sindiswa Matyobeni in South Africa. Please play or download the MP3 file below.
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Why a Legacy Gift?
Simply speaking, legacy planning is the process of thinking ahead to give a gift at a later date. Wise legacy planning helps improve your financial position and effectively uses your financial resources to bring positive change to the lives of people in Africa in a way that may not be possible during your lifetime. Your gift will help AE continue its mission to evangelize the cities of Africa through word and deed in partnership with the church.
Wills, life insurance, gift annuities, gifts of stocks and other assets are only a few of the ways that you can make a planned gift to African Enterprise. There are numerous benefits to giving a planned gift:
- By deciding to leave a legacy and sharing that decision with your family and friends you are teaching them the importance of giving and what is important to you.
- By establishing or contributing to an endowment fund you can continue the legacy of your life through future generations.
- Wise gift planning helps you and your family make a gift to a charitable cause of your choice that is much larger than is otherwise possible.
- Planning your gift ahead of time will ensure significant tax benefits for you and your family while ensuring financial security for those you love.
- Charitable giving helps you to reduce capital gains tax.
- Most of all, you will know that you are investing your financial legacy into the lives of those who need it most. Your planned legacy helps African Enterprise build a long-term and sustainable program to help children, adults and families who need the Gospel.
- And finally, it is a stewardship decision. It gives you the opportunity to reinvest the blessings that God has entrusted to you and place them back into the work of His Kingdom.
Leave a Legacy Options
Below is more information on the most common types of planned gifts that you can give to African Enterprise (AE).
Gifts in Wills
You can make a significant difference in the lives of men, women, families and children in Africa simply by remembering AE in your Will. A gift to AE within your Will can be easily accomplished. Examples of the various forms of gifts that may be made include: General Bequest, Residual Bequest, and a Contingent Bequest.
AE offers a free Will Planning Kit to assist with this process. To obtain your copy, please call AE at 1-626-357-8811or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to request your free kit.
Life Insurance
There are many ways by which a gift of life insurance can be made to AE. These include transferring ownership of the policy or naming AE as the beneficiary.
Gift of Securities/Stocks
A gift of shares to AE is not only a great way to help people in Africa but can also save you money by reducing your or your estate’s capital gains tax payments. A gift of shares can be made immediately or through your Will, whichever works best for you.
Gift Annuities
A gift annuity enables you to provide a gift to a charity while you receive guaranteed payments during your lifetime. While the annuity rates will be determined by your age and the prevailing interest rates, they will generally be competitive with the return you would receive if you invested the gifted assets. In addition, there are attractive tax benefits associated with the purchase of an annuity.
Other Legacy Options
African Enterprise accepts other types of planned gifts of assets or property. Please contact AE at 1-626-357-8811 or email us at
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Before You Begin
A planned gift is an important decision and we at African Enterprise want to make sure the decision is right for you and your family. Here are some points to consider:
- Pray about it. We want you to know you are doing God’s will in choosing African Enterprise as a recipient of your gift.
- Discuss your decision with family; bring them on board with your wishes and your decision.
- Contact your lawyer and/or financial advisor. They are professionals working for you and will guide your decision to make a gift and help in drafting your Will. They can also assist you with other planned giving options.
- Feel free to contact AE if you have any questions about making this gift. We will be happy to talk to you at any time. If you want your gift to go to a specific project, we can provide you with the correct wording prior to drafting your Will to make sure your wishes are carried out.
- Choose an executor(s) that you feel comfortable with and trust to carry out your wishes. Discuss your decisions with them. This gives them an opportunity to understand what you want and why these gifts are important to you.
- Gather all important documents together, store them safely and let your executor(s) and/or those with power of attorney know where they are.
- Above all, feel at peace with the decision you have made. You worked long and hard to acquire the assets that you have. You need to know you have made the right decisions in their distribution. Let the Holy Spirit guide you and give you the wisdom you need.
Thank you for your interest in African Enterprise and in exploring some planned giving options. If you have any further questions or if you would like to request your free Will Planning Kit, please contact us at:
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