
Mar 16, 2026
Are you overlooking the leader right in front of you?
Joshua Williams has spent 16 years in youth ministry watching problematic teenagers become faithful leaders a decade later. His approach? Don't look for the most talented—look for availability and willingness.
One student crossed so many lines that Joshua had to pull him from youth group for three months. But he didn't stop investing. He kept meeting with him, kept pouring into him. Today, that "problematic" student is thriving in his walk with God and raising up leaders himself.
The lesson applies to your business: Sometimes the person who annoys you most is exactly opposite your personality—which means they bring something valuable you're missing. Don't surround yourself with carbon copies. Look for puzzle pieces with different strengths.
Joshua learned the hard way that you can't carry weight God didn't give you. Do what God called you to do, then trust Him with the rest. If you've been faithful and it doesn't succeed by the world's standards, you've still succeeded in God's eyes.
Redeem Your Business Today by the Following:
How can we honor God in our business?
God has entrusted people to you. Your job isn't to dominate but to love them first and raise them up as an example of Christ.
Don't expect perfection before investing. Coach emerging leaders through their struggles rather than only promoting the "safe" choices.
One challenge from today:
Is there someone you've written off because they're difficult? Maybe God put them there for you to pour into. Plant that seed. You might be surprised what grows.
More about Josh Williams
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