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Some have said that Paul only started 14 churches in his lifetime. If so that is a remarkable thing, but I tend to think there are more than 14. I would assume that there are some churches started that were not necessarily mentioned as churches in the NT. For instance there is no mention of a church started in Athens, but there are households that began to follow Christ there, so we can assume that a church was born there. In Philippi there were two households that surrendered to the gospel (Lydia's and the Jailer's), so there could be two organic churches there. Some say that there is just one church in Philippi because Paul wrote a letter to them, but it is actually to the saints in Christ who are in Philippi. He wrote a letter to the churches of Galatia, how many of them is not mentioned. So numbering the churches Paul started is a challenge.
While he only started the Ephesian church in Asia, this one in turn started so many others that every person who lived in Asia heard the message of the Gospel. Does that count as only one church? How many churches were started in Cyprus on the first missionary journey? We know it is more than one. How many were left in Crete?
There are places we have no mention of a church but we know he was there preaching such as Illyricum (Rom. 15:9). Did Paul start churches while in Damascus? Well someone already did because he was on his way there to arrest them, so probably not. But when he went to Arabia he may have started churches. Some assume he was just on retreat listening to the Lord, but he was chased out by the officials, so we can assume he did some preaching (meditating on a rock is not usually that threatening to people).
Did he start churches while he was in Tarsus? Acts does mention churches in Syria (Acts 15:40-41) could it be that some of these started before he was sent from Antioch? Did Paul go to Spain? If so then perhaps he started churches there as well, but we do not know. He did go to Crete and started some churches and left Titus there to further establish the work.
He probably started close to 20 churches himself, with many more born out of those by his apprentice leaders. In Asia alone the NT mentions Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea, Colossae, and Hieropolis. Ephesus was really a city full of churches meeting in homes and from that work all the others were started. So while starting upwards of 20 churches in one's life is impressive, what is far more impressive is how many daughters, grand-daughters and great-grand-daughters were birthed from those. When Paul left earth in the end of his life he not only left some church plants, he left the DNA of a movement that would eventually spread to the extent that even the Roman Empire itself would surrender to Christianity (for better or worse). History was changed in dramatic fashion through this one man's obedience.
I am discovering that simple obedience is a powerful thing in one's life. More powerful than spiritual gifts or personalities. Certainly more powerful than any program or strategy. In a day where we Christians are already educated beyond obedience, I find that what we need is not more education but simple obedience to what we already know. Follow Jesus today. Take one step at a time and leave the results and the destination up to the one you are following.
Every one reading this blog can also obey the same God as Paul and leave behind a lasting and vital work for the Lord of the harvest. Paul said, "Follow me as I follow Christ."
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The exact number of churches established by the Apostle Paul is not explicitly mentioned in The Bible. However, he is known to have started multiple churches during his missionary journeys, including those in places like Corinth, Ephesus, Philippi, and Thessalonica.
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∙ 13y agoPaul wrote to congregations in:
Philippi (Philippians 1:1)
Colossae (Colossians 1:1, 2)
Corinth (1Corinthians 1:1+2, 2Corinthians 1:1)
Galatia (Galatians 1:1, 2)
Rome (Romans 1:7)
Thessalonica (1Thessalonians 1:1; 2Thessalonians 1:1)
Ephesus (Ephesians 1:1)
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∙ 12y agoPaul wrote to the church in Corinth, Philippe, Ephesus.
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∙ 11y agohe founded 20 or more
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∙ 13y ago3
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How many churches did the Apostle Paul start?
The exact number of churches that the Apostle Paul started is not known, but he is associated with founding several churches in the Mediterranean region, including churches in Corinth, Ephesus, Philippi, and Thessalonica. These churches were established during his missionary journeys to spread the teachings of Christianity.
What was Saul of Tarsus' job after his conversion?
After his conversion, Saul of Tarsus, who later became known as the apostle Paul, dedicated his life to preaching the teachings of Jesus Christ. He traveled extensively, establishing churches and spreading the message of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire. He wrote many of the letters, or epistles, that are now part of the New Testament.
Was Paul in prison in Rome when he wrote many letters to churches he started?
Yes, tradition holds that Paul was in prison in Rome when he wrote some of his letters, such as Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon. These letters are often referred to as the "prison epistles."
What work for God did Paul the Apostle do?
Paul the Apostle played a crucial role in spreading early Christianity through his missionary journeys and writings in the New Testament. He established many Christian communities, wrote numerous letters to instruct and encourage believers, and defended the faith against false teachings. His work greatly contributed to the growth and development of the early Christian church.
How many years between his conversion and martyrdom?
There were approximately 10 years between Apostle Paul's conversion on the road to Damascus and his martyrdom in Rome.
How many churches did the Apostle Paul start?
The exact number of churches that the Apostle Paul started is not known, but he is associated with founding several churches in the Mediterranean region, including churches in Corinth, Ephesus, Philippi, and Thessalonica. These churches were established during his missionary journeys to spread the teachings of Christianity.
How many churches did Jesus Christ establish?
Jesus never started any church in his lifetime , it was started by Paul.
How did Paul influence the early church?
Paul founded many of the early New Testament Churches. He taught the churches what he had received from the Lord. He guided and corrected the early churches. Paul also prayed for the many New Testament churches.
Who from the bible had many mission trips?
Paul the Apostle
How many Paul's letter to Churches?
13
How many churches were planted by paul?
planted?
How many missionary journey's did the apostle Paul make?
3
What apostle was shipwrecked three times?
If i am correct Apostle Paul, He was known for traveling around to many places to preach.
How many languages did the apostle paul speak and write?
14
How did Paul hear about the churches he wrote to?
In many cases, it is believed that Paul heard about the churches he wrote to through other believers who had visited or had connections to those locations. Additionally, Paul may have received updates about the churches through letters, reports, or messengers from those communities. However, the exact means by which Paul received information about the churches is not always specified in his letters.
What was Saul of Tarsus' job after his conversion?
After his conversion, Saul of Tarsus, who later became known as the apostle Paul, dedicated his life to preaching the teachings of Jesus Christ. He traveled extensively, establishing churches and spreading the message of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire. He wrote many of the letters, or epistles, that are now part of the New Testament.
How many times does Paul use the word apostle in his letters?
16 times.
