Entrusted: A Brutal Journey of Success, Failure, Faith, and Stewardship

Entrusted is a raw and powerful journey of faith, leadership, and stewardship from ErnestHershberger—an Amish entrepreneur whose path carried him from a humble chicken-houseworkshop in rural Ohio to creating furniture for luxury homes and institutions across the globe.Through seasons of extraordinary success, crushing failure, and spiritual refinement, Ernestreveals timeless principles of humility, simplicity, accountability, and servant leadership.Blending memoir with practical wisdom, this book challenges readers to move from ownershipto stewardship—seeing every gift, responsibility, and opportunity as something entrusted by Godto be faithfully stewarded for the good of others and future generations. If you’ve ever beenentrusted with people, purpose, or influence, this book will inspire you to lead with clarity,courage, and enduring faith.Three Core Principles of Entrusted• Faith Principle — True faith is not proven by appearance or tradition, but by humility,obedience, and a willingness to listen to God and allow continual refinement through life’schallenges.• Stewardship Principle — Everything we lead—people, resources, opportunities, andinfluence—belongs to God; great leaders stop acting like owners and faithfully steward what hasbeen entrusted for lasting, generational impact.• Servant Leadership Principle — Leadership is not about control or recognition, but aboutserving first, building a healthy culture, developing people, and creating accountability that allowsothers to grow and flourish. Read more