Mission Drift

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About Mission Drift

Too often, as Christian organizations grow, the Gospel often becomes cursory, expendable, or even forgotten. Again and again, leaders have watched their ministries, businesses, and nonprofits professionalize, expand, and lose sight of their original goals. Even churches can stray from their calling.

In Mission Drift, Chris Horst, Anna Haggard, and Peter provide the tools leaders need to keep their organizations “mission true” or get back on track. Supported by research and filled with compelling anecdotes, Mission Drift identifies organizations that exhibit intentional, long-term commitment to Christ in contrast to those that have wandered away from their core beliefs. Discover what you can do to prevent drift or get back on track and how to protect what matters most.

2015 Book Award winner for Church/Pastoral Leadership by Christianity Today

2014 Book of the Year runner-up in the Analysis category by WORLD magazine

2015 Book of the Year finalist in the Non-Fiction category by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association

Mission Drift Book Trailer from HOPE International on Vimeo.

(Incredibly Generous) Endorsements

“Peter Greer and Chris Horst have identified one of the deepest challenges any leader faces: how to ensure that an organization stays true to its mission, especially when that mission becomes countercultural. And they squarely face a more specific challenge of our time: how to create lasting institutions that forthrightly place the proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ at the heart of their mission.” –Andy Crouch, author of Playing God: Redeeming the Gift of Power and executive editor of Christianity Today

“Essential reading for 21st-century believers if we are to gain new vision, unity and strength. Mission Drift is spine-straightening, mind-clearing, courage-inspiring and True North wisdom for leaders. It is a gift of hope for the world God loves." –Kelly Monroe Kullberg, founder of The Veritas Forum and author of Finding God Beyond Harvard: the Quest for Veritas

“During my years as a CEO–first in the for-profit sector and later in the non-profit sector–I’ve always found it a challenge to stay on mission. Many of us in leadership have learned–often painfully–that our mission needs to be built into every aspect of our organization, from leadership to receptionist, from hiring to execution. We can’t afford not to follow the lessons in this valuable book.” –Richard Stearns, president of World Vision US and author of The Hole in Our Gospel

“No organization is exempt from the danger of drifting away from its original mission. While competing forces entice toward subtle changes, foundational principles must be safeguarded in your organization. In Mission Drift, Peter and Chris provide solid guidance for remaining laser-focused on core values … from the board level to daily organizational culture. This book is a timely message for any organization working hard to remain mission true.” –Wess Stafford, president-emeritus of Compassion International

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