Paul writes the book of Titus to a young man left on the island of Crete to lead and organize the new churches that had been started there. Paul had a dual focus on starting new churches and strengthening the churches that had been established. He left Timothy in Ephesus, primarily with the same calling as Titus, and then accompanied Titus to the island, where they evangelized and discipled new believers. Most likely, the gospel first came to the island of Crete through those who ...