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Abstract This study discusses the choice of zending in Christianising of Tolaki and Moronene residents in Southeast Sulawesi. Zending is majorly considered from the aspect of social geography and riligiositas. The issue of religion is not only perceived from the perspective of religiosity and culture, but can also be viewed from a geographic analysis point of view. The interior area was used as the center and target of the spread of Protestant Christianity in Southeast Sulawesi, especially during the era of the Dutch East Indies (1915-1942). The rapid growth and development of Christianity is enhanced by this geographical choice. Apart from the rise in the number of congregation members, this was also observed from the increase in the Christian villages of Tolaki and Moronene. In this study, we will be answering questions regarding to the reasons for zending in chosen rural areas and vorstelanden as a target and center for Christianisation in Southeast Sulawesi in Dutch East Indies.