Liebenzell Mission had established over a half-century of ministry experience in China when the Communist government prohibited missionary activity in 1952. Seeking ways to use trained personnel and a wealth of experience, arrangements were made in 1955 to enter Taiwan. Mission work began among the Chinese and later included outreach to native Taiwanese tribal peoples of the mountain regions.

Taiwanese folk religion is a blend of Buddhism and the philosophy of Taoism and Confucianism. Animism is very widespread and, as the economy has flourished, materialism is becoming increasingly rampant. Only 2.5% of the over 22 million residents are Christian.

In 2005, Liebenzell celebrated the 50th anniversary of the mission work in Taiwan. The work started small, with former China missionaries engaging in pioneer evangelism in mountainous rural areas. Soon three churches were thriving on God's word and more missionaries came to join the work.

Today, 14 active churches trace their roots back to Liebenzell's work. Missionaries have also engaged in theological instruction at the Yu-Shan Bible Seminary, youth ministry, community development work (such as teaching English) as well as continuing efforts in pioneer evangelism.Work has centered in the region around Taipei, the region around Taichung, and in Hualien.

At the end of 2007, in assessing the ministry here, Liebenzell decided to gradually end its active ministry in Taiwan. Most of the present missionaries will return to Germany when it is time for their next regular home assignment, while one couple will remain until they retire in a few years. Liebenzell hopes to use returning missionaries in an outreach to the large number of Chinese university students in Germany.