You will notice a lot of green this week. Millions around the globe will celebrate the life of Saint Patrick on Friday, March 17th. He planted over 700 churches and baptized thousands. The life of this fifth-century Christian missionary in Ireland highlights some important business lessons that still apply today.
Teamwork
Saint Patrick worked in a team to develop his ministry. He understood the importance of collaboration and leveraging the strengths of others. After visiting an Irish tribe, a few members of the ministry team stayed behind to support and coach the new believers.
Perseverance
Born to wealthy parents in Britain, Patrick was kidnapped by Irish pirates and taken into slavery when he was 16 years old. While in captivity, he was forced to work as a shepherd for six years. Despite this long period of forced labor, he later returned as a missionary to Ireland. This raises the importance of balancing short- and long-term goals.
Invest in People
An important part of his ministry was discipleship, which aligns with employee training and development. Saint Patrick and his team spent months with each tribe. This dedicated time allowed for the development of practices and ongoing training.
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