Beginning in the 1960's, Christian professionals and students in Delaware and southeastern Pennsylvania held monthly fellowship and Bible study meetings.

On January 4, 1981, the Wilmington Chinese Evangelical Church was formerly founded. Rev. Edward Knettler helped with the pastoral duties. In November 1982, Rev. David Mao came from Taiwan to serve as the Senior Pastor.

Between 1981 and 1983, the church held its Sunday worship services in the afternoon at Bethany Baptist Church in Newport, DE.

In the fall of 1983, the church moved to the Chinese American Community Center (CACC) in Hockessin, DE and started Sunday morning worship services.

In November 1986, Rev. John Tung joined the church as Associate Pastor to establish the English and Youth Ministries.

In 1987, the church purchased 2.4 acres of land near the intersection of Route 7 and Brackenville Road as the first step toward fulfilling a church building vision.

In January 1988, the Co-Workers' Committee was formerly renamed the Board of Deacons. Brother Chia-Lin Wang and Hsiang Shih were elected Elders in January 1991. Brother Tah-Ben Hsu was elected Elder in January 1993.

In July 1990, Rev. John Tung moved to Maryland to pastor at the Chinese Bible Church of Maryland. Rev. Ben Han took over as Associate Pastor.

In March, 1992, church held the groundbreaking service for new church building. After over a year of working with united hearts and spirits, the church held its Building Dedication Ceremony on June 13, 1993. One additional acre of land was purchased in July 1994 for future expansion.

In July 1994, Rev. Ben Han left Delaware. Rev. Edward Knettler, Pastor Emeritus, serves in the interim as Pastor of English Ministries. On January 1, 1997, Rev. Steven Tan joined the church as Associate Pastor with responsibilities in the English and Youth Ministries. In the spring of 2000, Rev. Steven Tan left to pursue his Doctorate. Rev. Andy Moore took over the Youth Ministry in the fall of 2000.

On January 1, 2001, the church officially changed it's name to Wilmington Community Evangelical Church.

Adult membership grew from 23 in 1981 to near 180 in 1997. Including youth and children, total membership exceeds 250.

Today, Sunday services are held in both English and Mandarin for adults and children. A complete Sunday school system serves adults, youth and children.

Regular scheduled fellowship meetings include: