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The Epaphras Trust is developing evangelistic work in Glasgow's city centre. It is closely linked with St George's-Tron and several church members are trustees.

The Trust is named after Epaphras, a native of Colossae. He was one of the apostle Paul's colleagues and worked and prayed with him for the people living in the city of Ephesus. You may have visited Ephesus if you have been on holiday in Turkey. The ancient city has many comparisons with today's Glasgow!

Ephesus 54AD

population around 500,000
the leading commercial centre of the province of Asia
thousands of city centre businesses
millions of shoppers, leisure seekers and vistors

How many Christians?

'All the province of Asia heard the word of the Lord (Acts 19:10)

'The word of the Lord spread widely and grew in power.' (Acts 19:20)

Glasgow 21st Century

population around 700,000 in 2002
2nd largest retail centre in the UK
10,600 city centre businesses employing 337,800 people
2 million shoppers, leisure seekers and visitors every week

How many Christians?

What happened in Ephesus can happen in Glasgow!

The Ephapras Trust has its own associates for evangelism working in our city to

bring Christ and the gospel to the city
lead Christianity Explored courses
train and encourage other Christians to share this work
think and plan strategically for city centre evangelism.

More about Alex and Agnes, the Epaphras Trust associates for evangelism.

For more information or to become a Friend of the Epaphras Trust, contact the church office.