Coastal Missions grew out of Bible studies and training programs at Pachena Bay on the west coast of Vancouver Island in the 1970's.  By the end of the '70's, there was a definite team. When it became known that this team intended to incorporate as a missionary society, people began to send money to support it.  

Coastal Missions became a Limited Corporate Society and Registered Charity in Canada and was recognized as a Charity by the U.S. in 1980.  Individuals, groups, businesses, and churches have continued to give financially down through the years simply because people know about the work and want to support it.  No appeal is ever made for money by Coastal Missions.