The Apostle Paul's Evangelism or Missionary Strategy

The Apostle Paul's Missionary Strategy was characterized by submitting to God the Holy Spirit's guidance. The Apostle Paul seemed to plan his missionary journeys while seizing the opportunities, or "divine appointments" God placed in front of Him. He didn't just "go out", but he planned his journey while carrying the Gospel as he went. If for some reason or another he was hindered, such as his sickness which placed him in Galatia, he would preach the Gospel there. There is a balance in ministry concerning planning and being guided by God the Holy Spirit. NOTE: I can't detail it here, because of a lack of words, but from the Scriptures, it seems God the Holy Spirit leads through knowledge, not feelings or emotions, which is how many Christians today believe He leads.

The Apostle Paul's goal was to plant thriving Christian communities, churches, which would help spread the Gospel to a lost and dying world. In carrying this message, the Apostle Paul also "became all things, to all men, that he might save some". He didn't have a "whatever it takes", or a "whatever works" mentality, he had a "whatever glorifies God" mentality; or even a "whatever God allows" mentality toward evangelism. Paul was a "one horse preacher". He went preaching the Gospel, not with "wisdom of words", but with Christ and Him crucified.

Lastly, the Apostle Paul carried the Gospel regardless the circumstances. In his ministry, he endured being stoned, hungry, scourged, etc. without being deterred from his goal. Not only this, but the Apostle Paul was flexible in his finances. The Apostle made tents to not be burdensome, but he also accepted money from various churches or their hospitality. Now, there's nothing wrong at all with ministers making their living from the Gospel according to Paul (1 Corinthians 9:1-15), but pastors must be willing to do whatever is allowed by God in order to reach his hearers.

The Apostle Paul's ministry began for God's glory, continued for His glory, and finished for His glory. Selfishness wasn't his motivation, but his passion for God and sinners sent him to reach the known world with the Gospel. From the record we have, he and the other apostles succeeded.