About

Estate and Legacy Giving

Contact

(615) 465-5000
finance@churchofthecity.com

One of the most profound expressions of faith is choosing to extend your generosity beyond your lifetime. A planned gift to Church of the City ensures that the mission of seeing God’s fame and deeds renewed in our city has resources for generations to come.

"A good person leaves an inheritance for their children's children." - Proverbs 13:22


Ways to Leave a Legacy

1. Bequest in your will or trust.

The most common form of legacy giving is through designating a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or particular assets to Church of the City in your will or living trust. You retain full control of your assets during your lifetime, but this simple bequest would ensure that your intent is honored.

2. Beneficiary Designation

Name COTC as a beneficiary on your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), life insurance policy, or bank account. These assets pass directly to the church outside of probate — often the simplest gift to arrange.

3. Life Insurance Gift

Name COTC as the owner or beneficiary of an existing or new life insurance policy. You may receive income tax deductions on premium payments, and the policy’s full death benefit passes to the church.

4. Trusts

Several types of charitable trusts may allow you to support Church of the City while also providing financial benefits for you or your loved ones during your lifetime. Trust arrangements can be powerful giving tools. Still, they do require careful legal and financial planning. We recommend connecting with National Christian Foundation, a trusted partner, who can help you explore whether a trust arrangement is right for your situation. Please contact stewardship@cotc.com, and we will be happy to make that introduction.

5. Retained Life Estate

Deed your home or property to COTC now while retaining the right to live there for the rest of your life. You receive a charitable deduction today, and the property transfers to the church at your passing.


Have a Conversation

If you’d like to talk through any of these options or simply want to explore what legacy giving might look
like for you, we’d love to connect. There’s no pressure — just a conversation.


Our Pursuits
As a church, these are the four ways that we intend to live out our mission.

Presence
of God

We pursue the presence of God through individual and communal spiritual practices.

Formation
of People

We pursue deep change through transformational discipleship focusing on growth and healing.

Unity
of the Church

We pursue the unity of the church family across racial, political, generational, and economic divides.

Flourishing
of the City

We pursue the spiritual, social, and cultural flourishing of our city.