JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY
Freedom '27
Freedom ’27 is an invitation to prayerful discernment—an opportunity for us, as a community, to listen together for how God is leading us to steward the resources He has entrusted to us. We sense that God is guiding Open Door toward a season of greater freedom and faithfulness by eliminating the burden of our remaining $3.5 million mortgage debt and investing in the long-term vitality of our ministry home.
This initiative seeks to raise a total of $6.0 million—$3.5 million to retire our debt and $2.5 million to fund essential building upkeep and improvements that will sustain ministry for the next 25 years.
Our current monthly mortgage payment of $54,000—adding up to $648,000 each year—significantly shapes our budget and limits our ability to invest deeply in the ministries of Open Door, support local and global partners, and care for our aging facility.
We believe that becoming debt-free by the end of 2027 would position us to more fully join in God’s Kingdom work—freeing resources for ministry, mission, and hospitality in our community and beyond. Freedom ’27 is not only about finances; it is about formation—learning to listen, trust, and give as God directs.
Will you join us in seeking God’s leading together, praying and participating toward the freedom He desires for Open Door and all who call this place home?
YESTERDAY
Twenty five years of building ownership and church community, with over 136,000 visits to Open Door annually.
TODAY
$3.5 million to pay off our mortgage and $2.5 million to fund major building projects.
TOMORROW
Paying off our mortgage frees up $648,000 annually for ministry and mission, preparing Open Door to thrive for the next 25 years – on earth as it is in heaven.
Join Us on the Journey – Give or Pledge Today!
Planting Seeds for Future Generations
Will you partner with your broader church family in laying a foundation for the future of Open Door? If so, we invite you to begin with prayer in three ways.
- Pray for the process – that the Holy Spirit forms US to look more like Jesus
- Pray for the outcome – that we reach the goals God has laid out for us
- Ask God how He is leading you to participate
Join us in stewarding what God has entrusted to Open Door
- Text COD to 77977
- www.thedoor.org/give
- In person/personal check, payable to Church of the Open Door, memo “Freedom 27”
- By mail: 9060 Zanzibar Lane N., Maple Grove, MN. 55311
- Stocks/Investments
- IRAs
- Donor-Advised Funds
If you have questions or want to find out more, contact the Church of the Open Door Governing Board: governingboard@thedoor.org, or Doug Stewart, Operations Director: (763) 416-5887 ext. 1101, dstewart@thedoor.org.