Encouragement for Work Podcast: Avoiding Mission Drift — An  Imperative for Christian Leaders, Interview with Becca Spradlin

Special Guest: Becca Spradlin | Author, Speaker, Mission Drift & Strategy Consultant | Kingdom Culture Builder
Hosted by Mark A. Griffin.

“Where there is no vision, the people perish.” — Proverbs 29:18

Episode Overview:

Mission statements are more than just words on a wall—they’re the heartbeat of your organization. But are they being lived out in daily operations? Are your hiring practices, reviews, and leadership conversations aligned with your stated mission and values?

In this inspiring episode of Encouragement for Work, host Mark Griffin is joined by author and mission drift expert Becca Spradlin. Together, they unpack what it means to manage mission from the inside out—making it not just a message, but a measurable part of workplace culture in order to avoid drift.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why addressing mission drift is not optional for Christian employers—it’s an organizational imperative, especially for HR.
• The critical role that leaders and HR professionals play in building organizations that cultivate and perpetuate a higher purpose.
• How to integrate mission into hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations
• What it looks like to recognize and reward missional behaviors
• Practical ways to reignite your team’s connection to your mission

About Our Guest: Becca Spradlin

With nearly 20 years of global organizational development experience, Becca Spradlin is passionate about building cultures where people thrive and Christ is honored.  Becca helps leaders clarify their mission and align it with strategic execution. Her company, On Mission Advisors, equips faith-driven business and nonprofit leaders to build purpose-driven organizations that advance the Kingdom.  Connect with Becca on LinkedIn

Becca is the author of Lead On Mission: How Christian Business Leaders Advance Faith at Work and Leave a Legacy of Eternal Impact in a World of Mission Drift (www.LeadOnMissionBook.com). She also co-authored the Mission True Workbook with the authors of Mission Drift. She served as a research fellow at Seattle Pacific University’s Center for Faithful Business, where she researched faith cultivation and drift in Christian-led businesses. She writes and speaks on how companies can define and align their firms around faith and avoid drift.

Key Episode Quote 

“Mission Management means making sure people don’t just know the mission—they’re equipped and encouraged to live it. HR isn’t just about compliance—it’s about calling.”
— Becca Spradlin

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