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GuideStone’s own Aaron James Meraz and @MarkDance joined SBC Executive Committee Cooperative Program podcast to discuss how Southern Baptists can participate with GuideStone at #SBC25. Make sure to stay tuned for the full podcast soon!

“Nobody owes you a sabbatical, so if you get one, make sure your whole church knows how much you appreciate it.” — Mark Dance lfwy.co/ttAt50W6GFw

Southern Baptists unite to send 58 new IMB missionaries during SBC annual meeting imb.org/2025/06/10/sou…

“Nothing will slam the door on future sabbaticals faster than an entitled minister who flaunts vacation-type pictures during a sabbatical.” — Mark Dance lfwy.co/4k9Y50W6ZwU

I’ve been an SBC pastor, layperson, and/or employee for most of the last 25 years, and I still believe that your average SBC pastor and messenger is a Jesus-loving, Bible-believing, humble servant who wants to live their life to God’s glory & see lost people love Jesus. #SBC2025

“Only the ledgers of heaven can possibly record the efforts of the Cooperative Program over the last 100 years.” Dr. Tony Wolfe #SBC2025

I did not take many pics at the SBC this year, but what a great family reunion it was! By far my favorite memory was connecting w/ furloughing missionaries I used to pastor but can’t share pictures of. #SBC2025

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“A formal sabbatical proposal should have a clear, simple plan that can be easily understood on the front end, as well as easily remembered on the back end.” — Mark Dance lfwy.co/Intq50W82O9

When you go to church tomorrow (and you should), remember and pray for our brothers and sisters who worship Christ at risk of their very lives.

Happy #FathersDay from all of us at GuideStone! Today, we give thanks for the fathers, grandfathers and father figures who reflect God's love through their strength, wisdom and faith.

Pastor: It’s Monday. You may be exhausted, questioning your calling, feeling burned out. At Mobberly, we’ve built a retreat center for pastors and their spouses called Oasis in the Pines. You can come enjoy a week of rest in the beautiful piney woods of East Texas. 🧵

Mission Dignity Sunday (6/22) is a great opportunity for current pastors to champion former pastors & widows who need & deserve tangible double-honor: baptistpress.com/resource-libra… GuideStone Mission:Dignity

“Even though the root of the word ‘sabbatical’ is ‘stop,’ I did the opposite.” – Mark Dance Sabbaticals are meant to renew, not exhaust. But many pastors unknowingly sabotage their time away. Mark Dance – Director of Pastoral Wellness at GuideStone – shares five sabbatical

My latest post in The Texan - Southern Baptists of Texas Convention texanonline.net/articles/opini… GuideStone

What a joy it was for us at GuideStone to see so many of you in person at #SBC25. We’re grateful for the opportunity to walk alongside you as you serve the Lord. It’s our privilege to help you start well, stay well and finish well. Until next year, friends!

"Jesus knew when to drive and when to be driven, when to speak and when to listen, when to stop and when to go." Mark Dance texanonline.net/articles/opini…

“Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?” – Luke 12:25

My thanks to brandonporter and Laura Erlanson for having me on to talk about A Psalm for Unseen Servants. Learn more at SBC This Week or here: guidestone.org/updates/hance-…