Give and Receive with a Charitable Gift Annuity

Give and Receive with a Charitable Gift Annuity

In 1966, The Beatles put into song how seniors often feel when receiving a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from their traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA): “If you drive a car, I’ll tax the street. If you try to sit, I’ll tax your seat. If...
New Elliff center boosts OBU’s Great Commission focus

New Elliff center boosts OBU’s Great Commission focus

A new initiative called the Tom Elliff Center for Missions is building a missionary pipeline that connects local churches and Oklahoma Baptist University to the ends of the earth. Launched in early 2022, the Elliff center is described as a “missions education...
WatersEdge Endowment Distribution Tops $8.5 million

WatersEdge Endowment Distribution Tops $8.5 million

In the final week of 2020, WatersEdge staff members poured their energy into finalizing one of the organization’s most anticipated projects of the year: the Endowment Distribution. Their efforts resulted in more than $8.5 million being sent out to support ministries...
Borrowing Wisely

Borrowing Wisely

Is a loan the right option for your church? Six things to consider before you borrow. In my nearly 40 years of lending experience in both the secular banking industry and religious financial services, I’ve seen God lead people to do a lot of great things for His...
Interest-Only Loan Payments

Interest-Only Loan Payments

The rapid spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) is forcing many churches across the Southern Baptist Convention to temporarily stop or limit services. At WatersEdge, we understand the financial burden this may create and want to help. That’s why WatersEdge is extending the...
COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Update

WatersEdge Continues Full Operations While Supporting Social Distancing Initiative Love for Christ compels love for our neighbor, which means we must do everything in our power to slow the rapid spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Healthcare professionals on national,...