Original sentence: Around the turn of the century, the communities in the United States spread from New England to the West Coast and to the South.The Delis were used for three primary functions: creating revenue for the group, evangelism, and mentoring new believers.This opposition resulted in a series attempted deprogrammings of Twelve Tribes members
Edited sentence: Around the turn of the century, the communities in the United States swarmed out of New England to the West Coast and to the South.The Delis achieved a three-fold purpose: creating revenue for the group, evangelising the lost, and discipling new believers.This opposition resulted in a series of kidnappings and attempted "deprogrammings" of Twelve Tribes members  -- including the kidnappings of Kirsten Nielsen on her sister's wedding day, Rebecca Westbrooks, and Thomas White