Mission Drift, Anna Haggard
Mission Drift, Anna Haggard
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*Mission Drift
The Unspoken Crisis Facing Leaders, Charities, and Churches

Author: Anna Haggard, Peter Greer, Chris Horst, Andy Crouch

Narrator: TBD

Unabridged: 6 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/15/2014


Synopsis

Is your organization in danger of Mission Drift?Without careful attention, faith-based organizations drift from their founding mission. It's that simple. It will happen. Slowly, silently, and with little fanfare, organizations routinely drift from their purpose, and many never return to their original intent. Harvard and the YMCA are among those that no longer embrace the Christian principles on which they were founded. But they didn't drift off course overnight. Drift often happens in small and subtle ways. Left unchecked, it eventually becomes significant. Yet Mission Drift is not inevitable. Organizations such as Compassion International and InterVarsity have exhibited intentional, long-term commitment to Christ.Why do so many organizations--including churches--wander from their mission, while others remain Mission True? Can drift be prevented? In Mission Drift, HOPE International executives Peter Greer and Chris Horst tackle these questions. They show how to determine whether your organization is in danger of drift, and they share the results of their research into Mission True and Mission Untrue organizations. Even if your organization is Mission True now, it's wise to look for ways to inoculate yourself against drift. You'll discover what you can do to prevent drift or get back on track and how to protect what matters most.

About Anna Haggard

Anna Haggard is the co-author of The Spiritual Danger of Doing Good and Mission Drift, a 2015 Christianity Today Book Award winner. A former staff writer for HOPE International, she is a writer and editor for the Brethren in Christ U.S.. She is delighted to write for children (her favorite people).


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jeremy on July 06, 2019

This book contrasts Christian organizations which experienced mission drift (Harvard, ChildFund, YMCA etc.) with those that stayed mission true (Compassion, Intervarsity, Taylor University etc.). It also contrasts influential leaders like Henry Parsons Crowell (founder of Quaker Oats) who put in saf......more

Goodreads review by Kevin on August 21, 2021

A must read for Christian non-profit leaders.......more

Goodreads review by Janet on July 03, 2019

I'm on two church boards, and this is a great book to consider the role of the board, how essential it is to remaining true to a core mission, and healthy practices. I found the examples (both good and bad) gave credibility to the concepts and were impactful to both warn of the dangers and highlight......more

Goodreads review by Brookelynn on January 27, 2024

Case studies on Parachurch organizations who have remained steadfast to their mission and those that have drifted. Highly recommend for those working in the nonprofit faith-based sector. Relevant to you and instrumental to your ministry.......more

Goodreads review by Jake on December 06, 2024

A fine book about remaining true to one's organizational mission. It has had a big impact in the faith based NGO community, so it was worth a read in that sense. The authors pose reasonable questions about maintaining one's faith based status amidst a changing climate. I listened to it an audiobook......more