 He stated that it was neither the work of Hines nor his own work that led to the spread of Christianity, but that rather people converted of their own accord.Ahtahkakoop was under the impression that the previous missionaries under the Roman Catholic Church that visited his people would send somebody to educate his children, and others in his band, which they had stated they would.However, he was underwhelmed by these missionaries and was therefore excited for Hines to start educating his children and others at his camp.