The people who lead Mission Taiwan
Todd and Crista lead the work in Taichung. Darcie runs the office in Amarillo. A volunteer board governs the ministry and keeps it accountable.
Leading the work
Todd and Crista moved to Taichung in June 2013, sent by Trinity Baptist Church in Amarillo. Todd preaches in English and Mandarin and coaches the Taiwanese pastors planting new churches.
Crista Blackhurst
Missionary
Taichung, Taiwan
Darcie Lackey
Business manager. Gifts, receipts and giving records.
Amarillo, Texas
darcie.lackey@missiontaiwan.orgBoard of directors
Mission Taiwan is a registered 501(c)(3) based in Amarillo, Texas, EIN 46-1481151. Its board sets direction, approves the annual budget and reviews the finances with Darcie through the year.
Bret Brown
Amarillo, Texas
Jeremy Buck
Pastor, Redeemer
Pampa, Texas
Chuck Higley
President
Mt. Vernon, Illinois
Alan Keister
Physician
Amarillo, Texas
Andrew Merker
Executive pastor, Redeemer Christian Church
Amarillo, Texas
Ryan Miller
Pastor, Fremont Evangelical Free Church
Fremont, Nebraska
Jeff Ritter
Partner, Mullin, Hoard & Brown
Amarillo, Texas
Recent letters from Taiwan
Todd and Crista write home about once a month. Read the latest here.
- October 2026Outreach week and update on Franz
- October 2026The work behind a new church
- September 20262027 mission team opportunities in Taiwan
- August 2026You're not alone
- July 2026A story that began in 2015
- June 2026One dinner, one question, one gospel conversation
- March 2026350 students and the book of Esther
- February 2026Why we plant churches
- January 2026Fully funded: getting to work with Franz and Ming
- December 2025Remember Eragon
- November 2025You're a treasure / Assessment update
- October 2025I believe in myself / University update / Church planter assessment
Stand with the team in Taiwan
Give, pray, or come and see the work for yourself.