Coastal Community Church

What Coastal Community Church does

Coastal Community Church is an independent, non-profit evangelical church founded in 1999 and headquartered at 2800 S Independence Blvd in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with a second physical campus (Kellam) scheduled to launch in September 2026 and an online campus at live.vbcoastal.com. It is led by Lead Pastor Jake Scott and operates with a lean paid staff of seven, supplemented by extensive volunteer involvement across 15+ ministry areas. The church runs three Sunday worship services (9:00 a.m., 10:25 a.m., 11:45 a.m.) and supports 30+ volunteer-led small groups (LIFEgroups) meeting in homes across Virginia Beach neighborhoods, serving congregants spanning children, students, young adults, adults, and seniors.

The ministry portfolio includes age-specific programs (Coastal Kids, Coastal Student Ministry, adult groups), structured engagement pathways (Starting Point for newcomers, Pathways one-to-one discipleship, Growth Track), and community outreach including a monthly Food Pantry and international mission partnerships (Abba's Pride in South Africa, Food for the Hungry in Nicaragua, and others). The technology backbone is built on the Rock RMS church management platform, the Subsplash media and mobile app platform, online giving infrastructure, and live streaming, with a dedicated mobile app on iOS and Android. The church holds ECFA accreditation, signaling compliance with the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability's Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship.

Revenue is sourced from voluntary tithes and offerings (the General Operating Fund), donor-designated special funds (e.g., Benevolence Fund, Journey Fund), coffee shop sales at the Glenwood campus (with profits directed to South Africa and Haiti missions), and event registration fees (e.g., $25 per person for the Going Beyond Simulcast). There is no fee for core worship services or small-group participation. As a non-profit religious organization, Coastal Community Church is privately held, independent, and not backed by venture capital, private equity, or a parent entity.

Name

Coastal Community Church

Legal name

Coastal Community Church

Website

https://vbcoastal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Coastal Community Church is an independent non-profit evangelical church founded in 1999 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, serving families, students, and seniors through worship services, 30+ small groups, discipleship programs, and community outreach across multiple campuses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Christian community ministry
• Small group fellowship
• Biblical teaching programs
• Faith-based outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Virginia Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Members and attendees contribute tithes (10% of income per biblical teaching) and offerings to support the General Operating Fund which funds day-to-day ministries and services. The church also accepts credit/debit card and e-check donations through online giving.
2. Special Designated Funds: Donors can designate contributions to specific ministry initiatives such as the Benevolence Fund, Journey Fund, or other church-initiated funds with specific start and end dates.
3. Coffee Shop Sales: The Coffee Shop sells proprietary Coastal Blend coffee and espresso drinks. All profits from coffee sales go toward mission projects impacting children in South Africa and Haiti.
4. Event Registration Fees: The church collects registration fees for special events such as the Going Beyond Simulcast conference ($25 per person) and lunch options ($10 each).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Coastal Community Church operates as a non-profit religious organization offering weekly Sunday worship services at three times (9a, 10:25a, 11:45a) across multiple campuses (Glenwood, Kellam, and an online campus). It delivers its ministry through LIFEgroups (small group communities), age-specific programs for children, students, and adults, structured discipleship pathways (Starting Point and Pathways), community outreach including a Food Pantry, and international mission partnerships. The church is funded by voluntary tithes and offerings, online giving, coffee shop sales, and event registration fees.

Product overview

Coastal Community Church offers a unified ministry ecosystem built on the Rock RMS church management platform, consisting of in-person and digital ministry programs. The core offerings include LIFEgroups (small group communities), Starting Point (discipleship exploration class), and Pathways (one-to-one discipleship program), supported by a proprietary mobile app, online campus for live streaming, and an online giving platform. The church serves multiple demographics through dedicated Kids, Students, and Adults ministries, with an online Life Group Finder tool enabling members to locate appropriate small groups based on life stage and location.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LIFEgroups Small group communities that gather regularly in homes across Virginia Beach to explore faith and build relationships. Described as the heartbeat of the church with core values of Love God, Impact Others, Find Time to Play, and Engage Authentically. Over 30 LIFEgroups operate across neighborhoods including Salem, Princess Anne, Timberlake, Castleton, Landstown, Redmill, and Kempsville.
• Coastal App Mobile application for church members available on iOS and Android, providing access to weekly messages, daily video encouragements, Pathways resources, and church information.
• Online Campus
• Starting Point
• Pathways
• Life Group Finder
• Messages
• Online Giving

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Food Bank of Southeastern VirginiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to procure and channel staple food commodities to families in need. The Food Bank provides food supplies that the church's Food Pantry Ministry distributes to Virginia Beach residents experiencing food insecurity during monthly community distributions.
• Operation BlessingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing food supplies and support for the church's Food Pantry Ministry serving families in need within the congregation and surrounding Virginia Beach community.
• Abba's PridecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission partner in South Africa with a heart to serve and equip communities by partnering with local churches to be a resource for food and education for vulnerable children. Church takes annual trips and supports their programs. Coffee shop profits also fund their work.
• Food for the Hungry (FH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership in Vigia Norte, Nicaragua, aimed at helping the community 'graduate' from extreme poverty while sharing Christ's love. This decade-long partnership includes annual mission trips to connect with, encourage, and serve the local population.
• World Orphans (Guatemala)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with World Orphans to work alongside mission partners in Guatemala supporting orphaned and vulnerable children through church-based programs.
• Annie Mac (Aid Another)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for the Spread Love Give Hope initiative, supporting Tween/Teen Social Club events and community outreach programs.
• Dandelion ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization amplifying access to education and economic opportunity for women to overcome violence, oppression, and poverty. Currently funding initiatives in Afghanistan, Togo, and Lebanon. Church volunteers write letters and pack dignity kits.
• Crisis Pregnancy Center of TidewaterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit defending life by supporting women unprepared for pregnancy in South Hampton Roads. Church volunteers provide facility cleanup and support services.
• PiN MinistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry serving the homeless population. Church volunteers assist with food service, client check-in, supply distribution, and cleaning services.
• Rise Against HungerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational hunger relief organization. Church organizes meal packaging experiences where volunteers pack meals to help end hunger globally.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Summit Church: J.D. Greear's non-denominational evangelical church in Durham, NC. Comparable to Coastal on its mid-size multi-campus footprint, intentional small-group discipleship model, missions focus, and mid-Atlantic/South geographic context.
• Elevation Church: Steven Furtick-led, multi-site non-denominational evangelical church based in Charlotte, NC. Directly comparable to Coastal on multi-campus growth strategy, contemporary worship format, online streaming emphasis, and sermon-archive-driven digital engagement.
• Bayside Church: Non-denominational multi-campus church headquartered in Granite Bay, CA. Comparable to Coastal on multi-site expansion, contemporary programming, and small-group network strategy, although operating at a larger scale.
• Watermark Church: Non-denominational church in Plano, TX known for its discipleship-first model. Closely comparable to Coastal on the centrality of structured one-to-one discipleship (analogous to Coastal's Pathways program) and small-group architecture.
• Christ Fellowship Church: Multi-site non-denominational evangelical church in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Comparable to Coastal on small-group-driven engagement, multi-campus footprint, and community-outreach programming at a larger scale.
• North Point Community Church: Founding Andy Stanley church in Alpharetta, GA, and one of the most influential non-denominational evangelical multi-site networks in the U.S. Highly comparable to Coastal because of its explicit small-group-first strategy, multi-campus model, online teaching library, and emphasis on equipping lay leaders.

Regional players

• McLean Bible Church: Large non-denominational multi-site church based in Vienna, VA in the greater Washington, D.C. region. Comparable to Coastal as a mid-Atlantic evangelical peer, though operating at materially larger scale and in a different metro.
• Wave Church: Large multi-site non-denominational church headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA. The most direct local competitor to Coastal, serving overlapping communities in Hampton Roads with a similar contemporary, multi-campus model.

Broad incumbents

• Gateway Church: Large multi-site non-denominational church in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the multi-site evangelical space, with a similarly strong online presence and small-group orientation, but at a much larger scale than Coastal.
• Church of the Highlands: One of the largest non-denominational multi-site churches in the U.S., headquartered in Birmingham, AL. A broad incumbent in the same non-denom evangelical category, useful as an upper-bound scale benchmark for the multi-site model Coastal is pursuing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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