Corporate Sabbaticals & Cultures of Rest
Description
What would it look like for workplaces to treat rest not as an occasional luxury, but as part of a healthy, God-honoring culture? In our always-on world, stepping away can feel unrealistic or even irresponsible. Yet God invites us into rhythms of work and rest that form us in trust, humility, and dependence on him.
In this follow up event from our Lunch and Learn on rest in December, we’ll explore corporate sabbaticals as one practical way organizations can build sustainable cultures of rest. Join us for a panel conversation with Eric Brown (Whiteboard) and Stacy Johnson (La Paz) as they share how their organizations implemented sabbatical policies and what they personally learned during their own sabbaticals.
You’ll hear reflections and stories on:
Why their organizations chose to establish a sabbatical policies
What it looks like to build a culture that supports real rest
Practical challenges and how they navigated them (coverage, workload, planning, etc.)
What they learned while away and how the Lord met them in the season
How sabbaticals shaped their return to work, leadership, and faith
Whether you’re a founder, executive, manager, HR leader, or simply someone curious about what rhythms of rest could look like in the workplace, this conversation will give you a vision for what’s possible—and practical wisdom for taking the next step.
We hope to see you there!
Lunch will be provided!
Lineup
Eric Brown
Eric Brown is Co-Founder and CEO of Whiteboard, a creative agency that helps organizations make vision visible through brand innovation, digital experience, and market expansion. Since founding Whiteboard in 2010, Eric has led the firm as it has partnered with more than 600 organizations—from startups to global institutions—guiding work across branding, digital platforms, automation, and growth strategy.
Stacy Johnson
Stacy has been on the La Paz team since 2004, serving as a board member prior to joining the staff as the Executive Director in 2008. After extensive travel and volunteer work in Latin America, Stacy developed a passion for working with Latino communities. Her work at La Paz encompasses all areas of the organization including operations, growth and fundraising efforts.
FAQs
- Where should I park?
You may park anywhere in the gravel lot adjacent to the building. Access to the parking lot is off of Bailey Ave, to the right of the building.
- Where is the main entrance?
The main entrance to Faith Co-Op is on the backside of the building, the opposite side of Bailey Ave. Our front door is painted navy blue with a big "Faith Co-Op" sign beside it.
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