Following the death of Stephen and subsequent persecution of believers, the good news of Jesus spread to other cities like Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch. In Antioch, a large number of people believed in Jesus and received a spiritual rebirth. The believers at Jerusalem sent Barnabas to assist the believers in their understanding of a relationship with God. The hand of God enabled the body of believers to grow and they were soon named “Christians” for their commitment to follow the teaching of Jesus. [Reflection is based on the Bible Reference – Acts 11:19-25]