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A Christianity Today 2015 Book Award Winner

Without careful attention, faith-based organizations drift from their founding mission. It's that simple. It will happen.

Why do so many organizations wander from their mission, while others remain Mission True? Can drift be prevented? In Mission Drift, HOPE International executives Peter Greer and…

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1 author picked Mission Drift as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book provides powerful illustrations of the challenges of society to sustain purpose over a long period of time – especially from generation to generation.

The book is written about organizations that have drifted from their original purpose and, in some cases, come full circle back to their origins as intended by the founder. It encourages you to think deeply about what purpose means to an organization and how to sustain it. Although we are fighting against human nature, practical guidance is provided to counter this tendency. 

This book shows the flaws in human nature and the deeper needs people…

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