If we permit Him, God takes us through a life process of changing our minds through the power of His Holy Spirit and making them more like His. Here at WaterStone, we are watching that change begin, that transforming of the mind. 

At one time, every call received at WaterStone was to discuss one of the many available giving tools … Charitable Gift Annuities, Charitable Trusts, Donor Advised Funds. Now we find that more and more conversations center on thinking outside the box, helping advisors think differently about their clients’ giving and finding the solution which responds to God’s invitation to join Him. 

As 15 professional advisors networked together recently at a WaterStone-sponsored event, <i>Beyond Belief</i>, they were inspired by how God is changing people and cultures around the world … Uganda, Colombia, the Islands of Fiji and our own communities. These advisors were charged with encouraging their clients to watch where God is moving and then working with them to creatively transform their assets into living water … a resource that restores, renews and revives. 

Other thoughts shared at the <i>Beyond Belief</i> event included:
* I especially enjoyed the global perspective you presented—it was very different from anything else I have attended. You have expanded my world and my thinking about what God is doing. 
* We must break down idolatry of possessions and things!
* Our differences can be our strength, allowing God to speak to us in different ways.
* Desperation drives us to unity and to God. 
* We are just not thinking big enough!
* Transformation is God manifesting on earth what is in heaven.
* Will we become divine change agents or garden variety business consultants?
* We must put ourselves in an impossible place in order to experience God’s transforming presence and grace.
* We are going to have to seek what God cares about because our interests and His may not be the same!
* We must not drive God away by hesitating!
* We want to continue to network with other advisors so that together we might impact the Kingdom.
* I see that WaterStone may have a prophetic role in these times.

We encourage you to explore the opportunities available at WaterStone to join a fellowship of professional advisors seeking transformed minds.
