Formosan Christian Church

On July 30, 1978, a Taiwanese student named Tuo-Hsi Chang felt the hand of God. It all began with a turbulent field trip to the California coast. He and two fellow Taiwanese students were caught in a huge wave, and only Tuo-Hsi survived. This near-death experience convinced him of God’s grace, and he and his wife, Rae-Mei Pan, felt a calling to build a church in Dallas. They started small, gathering in a borrowed classroom at Highland Park United Methodist Church with just 24 adults and 20 children. Remarkably, only three of those families were Christians. But God had a plan. Within two months, they found their first pastor, Rev. Ji Yuan-Xun. Over the next eight years, the Formosan Christian Church of Dallas (FCCD) grew steadily. They moved five times, finally purchasing land in Garland in 1982. This marked a turning point. They were finally able to build their own sanctuary, a symbol of the church’s enduring faith. In 1986, they held a groundbreaking ceremony, and the new church was dedicated on November 27th, marking another significant milestone in their journey. The FCCD grew further, attracting members from diverse backgrounds, both Taiwanese immigrants and those born in the United States. It became a vibrant community, a beacon of hope for the growing Taiwanese population in Dallas. As the church expanded, they needed a larger space to accommodate their growing congregation. In 2007, FCCD moved to its current location in Plano, where it continues to minister to Taiwanese and English-speaking congregations. The FCCD truly showcases the unwavering spirit of its founders, a testament that even in moments of despair, faith endures.