What growth was experienced by the first - century Christian congregation? The growth of the Christian congregation started in a small way in 33 C.E. when about 120 disciples were anointed with holy spirit.
بَدَأَ نُمُوُّ ٱلْجَمَاعَةِ ٱلْمَسِيحِيَّةِ مِنْ بِدَايَةٍ صَغِيرَةٍ سَنَةَ ٣٣ ب م حِينَ مُسِحَ نَحْوُ ١٢٠ تِلْمِيذًا بِٱلرُّوحِ ٱلْقُدُسِ .‏