Yiwan Card Church

The historical roots of the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan can be traced back to 1865 AD, when British Dr. James L. Maxwell arrived in southern Taiwan, and 1872 AD, when Canadian Presbyterian Dr. George Leslie Mackay arrived in northern Taiwan, both engaging in medical missionary work. In an era when Taiwan's political economy was struggling and impoverished, the church provided local residents with much medical care, education, and spiritual support and assistance, becoming a center of faith for many local communities.