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Jesus never started any church in his lifetime , it was started by Paul.
Barnabas was Paul's companion on his first missionary journey. They traveled together to Cyprus and Asia Minor to preach the gospel and establish churches.
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.
Paul went to Macedonia primarily to spread the Christian gospel and establish churches in the region. His journey was inspired by a vision he received, urging him to help the people there. In Macedonia, he preached in cities like Philippi and Thessalonica, where he encountered both acceptance and opposition. His mission contributed significantly to the growth of early Christianity in Europe.
Paul founded several churches during his missionary journeys, including the churches in Corinth, Thessalonica, Philippi, and Ephesus. These churches were located in various regions of the ancient Roman Empire.
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.
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.
Well, why wouldn't he be? He is the head of ALL the Catholic Churches in the world.
Galatians was written to the churches in Galatia.
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There is no precise number available for the total count of people named Paul in the world. It varies by region, culture, and population size.
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