Chur, a few kiwis on here I see. ;)
I think the best place to start finding the answers is within the New Testament itself. And I think a good study of the Acts of the Apostles is a good place to start. It kinda fills us in on the many problems the Apostles and early disciples in Christ were...
Philippians 2:25
But I think it is necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger, whom you sent to take care of my needs.
Philippians 2:24-26 (in Context) Philippians 2 (Whole Chapter)
Philippians 3:1
[ No Confidence in the...