<P> The apostles dispersed from Jerusalem , founding the apostolic sees , presumably following the Great Commission 's decree to spread the teachings of Jesus to `` all nations '' . Peter , Paul , and James the Just were the most influential early Christian leaders , although Paul 's influence on Christian thinking is said to be more significant than any other New Testament authors , but the relationship of Paul of Tarsus and Judaism is still disputed today . </P>
<P> The apostles dispersed from Jerusalem , founding the apostolic sees , presumably following the Great Commission 's decree to spread the teachings of Jesus to `` all nations '' . Peter , Paul , and James the Just were the most influential early Christian leaders , although Paul 's influence on Christian thinking is said to be more significant than any other New Testament authors , but the relationship of Paul of Tarsus and Judaism is still disputed today . </P>
missionaries who spread the christian faith in the first century were called
missionaries who spread the christian faith in the first century were called
apostles
apostles