Why Rest is Vital for Leadership with Mark Dance
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 12:00–1:00 PM (HST) Online via Zoom
This session is the first in the HPBC Fall 2026 Pastors Forum series, Hard Work and Good Rest.
Mark Dance has just released Rest Well, Lead Well: Why Sabbath Matters to Your Ministry — and he’s the right person to open this conversation. A former church planter and pastor who has served at Lifeway and GuideStone, Mark brings both theological depth and hard-won personal wisdom to the subject of pastoral rest.
This forum will be a little different. After Mark shares from Scripture and his book, he and Craig Webb will have an honest conversation — Craig reflecting on his first sabbatical in 40 years of ministry, the unexpected struggle he faced, and what he’s learning.
Why Pastors Should Attend
- Discover the biblical foundation for rest as a leadership practice
- Hear an honest conversation between two ministry leaders about wrestling with rest
- Be encouraged that struggle in this area is normal — and there’s grace for it
- Begin the fall with a renewed perspective on the rhythm God designed for you
Format
20–25 minutes of teaching followed by a conversation/interview with Craig.
Event Information
August 19 @ 12:00 pm
Online – Zoom
Online Conference, HI
Registration
👉 Register once for all three Fall 2026 Pastors’ Forums
https://us06web.zoom.us/s/81688376648?pwd=cbhW0kXg2zpCBNbYeBMgqWxD047urO.1#success
Speaker
Mark Dance
Executive Director, Arkansas Baptist Convention
A former church planter and pastor, he has served on staff at Lifeway Christian Resources and GuideStone Financial Resources. His newly released book, Rest Well, Lead Well: Why Sabbath Matters to Your Ministry, was released at the 2026 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting.
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