Item 6A - Narrative& a 9 V A n o
BOS Oakwood Ln, Arlington, T%7fi012 817-277-7556
Arlington Chinese Church
Mr. Killough
City of Southlake
Ref: Specific Use Permit Application for Southlake Tutoring Academy (2801 E. Southlake Blvd.,
Southlake, TX 76092)
A Brief Introduction to Arlington Chinese Church
Arlington Chinese Church was founded in 1980 in response to God's calling to minister to the
increasing Chinese population in Arlington, most of whom did not know the name of Jesus. Since its
opening, this Kingdom vision has been driving ACC to focus on missions both locally and globally. Over
the past 41 years, ACC has planted 6 churches, with 5 in the greater DFW area and 1 in Germany.
In 2017 the leadership of ACC sensed a calling from God to start another church in DFW. After a
thorough study of the most recent census, we found a large increase in the Chinese population in the
City of Southlake and the greater Southlake area. Attracted by the incredible school district as well as a
comfortable and convenient living environment, people from various locations and backgrounds have
moved into Southlake. Most of the Chinese population, especially those who have recently immigrated,
do not know God, and yet there is no Chinese church in this area. In response to God's guidance and this
great need, ACC felt led to start a ministry in Southlake.
Following God's guidance, we planned, established a core team, and started prayer meetings
and Bible studies. We have established a relationship with the Southlake Tutoring Academy for meetings
in person. God has led us and provided for us through every challenge. But as soon as we were poised to
begin, COVID-19 hit the whole world and greatly impacted our plan. However, assured of God's calling
for the ministry at Southlake, we continued everything we can in creative ways. With a balance of
caution in light of the pandemic and with the courage in the Lord, we started in -person and online
hybrid Bible studies in late 2020, and sometime later started having private Sunday worship services. In
the past year, God has been faithful to bring more people and blessings to us all.
Current Plan and Application for Specific Use Permit
As the situation of the pandemic is improving, after much prayer, we would like to officially
open our campus in Southlake and make our Sunday worship service public for anybody to join. We then
will be able to reach out and share the Gospel more effectively. To comply with city requirements, we
are applying for a Specific Use Permit from the City of Southlake.
We will use the facility on weekends only, with the following hours and purposes:
- Friday evenings 6:30-10:00 PM, for Bible studies and prayer meetings.
- Saturday evenings 6:30-10:00 PM, for set up and worship rehearsals.
- Sunday 9:30 AM-2:00 PM, for worship services, and Bible studies.
The room usage is marked in the attached site plan.
At present, we have about 20 participants at our Friday evening Bible study, 10 at our Saturday
evening rehearsals, and approximately 40 at our private worship services on Sunday mornings.
According to the occupancy limits of the facility and available parking space, we can use the facility until
we are more than 120 people, including adults and minors. There is still plenty of room for growth.
N a a A ® 805 Oakwood Ln, Arlington, TX 76D12 • 817-277-7556
Arlington Chinese Church
We appreciate your attention to this matter and humbly request that you approve our
application and issue a Specific Use Permit at your earliest convenience.
We pray that God's will be done, and at the same time, we desire to witness the glory of God
and His power working through us in such a way as to bless the entire community of Southlake.
Sincerely,
Wanxing Xu
ACC Southlake Campus Church Pastor
xuwanxing@accdfw.org