Baillieston is a district in the east end of Glasgow. While the Baillieston Ward has a population of around 22,512 (according to the most recent census), this includes places such as Garrowhill, Swinton, Easterhouse, and Mount Vernon to name a few. What many would recognise as “Baillieston” itself is smaller, with an estimated population of around 10,000–12,000 people.
The area has a strong sense of local identity and community. Historically, Baillieston was not a traditional Scottish housing scheme. However, in more recent years, parts of the area have come to function in a similar way, with a noticeable scheme culture. This is reflected in the levels of deprivation, with around four-fifths of the community falling within the bottom 20% of the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation, and around one-third within the bottom 10%. Despite these challenges, Baillieston remains a place where community ties are important and relationships run deep.
a gospel heritage
The building known as Hope Hall has a rich history of Christian witness and community impact in Baillieston. Formerly used by a Brethren assembly, it served for many years as a place where the gospel was preached and lived out locally. In the early 2000s, the church meeting there amalgamated with another small assembly in nearby Garrowhill, bringing that chapter to a close but leaving behind a legacy of faithful work.
baillieston community church
Baillieston Community Church began with a small team of around 15 people who were originally part of Hope Community Church in Barlanark. Through God’s provision, the group was given the use of Hope Hall, which became a base for ministry in the area.
For three years, the team committed themselves to getting to know the people of Baillieston, building relationships, and starting a range of Bible studies and gospel-focused ministries. Over time, this groundwork led to the formal launch of Baillieston Community Church on 8th June 2025, with 15 founding members.
In January 2026, the church was thankful to be able to purchase Hope Hall due to many gospel partners contributing and a vision of the old Hope Hall trustees to continue to see the Gospel transform lives.
It is our prayer that both the building and the church family will continue to serve the people of Baillieston, helping people to “Know Jesus and Make Jesus Known in Baillieston and Beyond” for many years to come.
Current Prayer Needs:
- By God’s grace a church has been planted in Baillieston. Pray for Mike Davis as he leads the church, and that the Lord would provide fellow elders.
- We are also thankful for Hope Hall, an old brethren hall that we have been generously gifted by faithful believers, that has been used as the location of our new WEST Hub. We are giving God thanks for his provision.
- Pray that this new church will grow in their faith and unity, and that meaningful relationships would be built with each other but also with the community of Baillieston, which desperately needs the gospel.
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