OUR TEAM

CREW

Director & CAPTAIN

Catherine’s first introduction to remote places and people on the coast was through short-term missions trips during her Forest Science degree. She worked fulltime with Coastal Missions from 2010-2017, serving aboard the Coastal Messenger on the BC and Alaska coast. She stepped away to pursue a Nautical Science degree, obtaining her Watchkeeping Mate’s and Master’s 150 Tonne Certificates in 2022.

ENGINEER & Captain

Michael came to the coast in 2009 to become a commercial diver. Diving took him around Vancouver Island. In 2013, he purchased a 48-foot sailboat to further enjoy the islands and inlets from Seattle to Port Hardy. He brings a plethora of mechanical skills, puns, and a passion for radio and electronics. Next to fixing things, he loves baking cinnamon buns to give away. He is an asset to the crew because of how he sees God at work and his heart to serve people on the coast.

SHORT-TERM CREW & Land-Based Volunteers

There is a team of crew trained in marine safety, radio, first aid and short-term missions. One or two join each the voyage as cook and/or deckhands. Each is invaluable to our visits on coast with their life experience and faith.

A team of land-based volunteers keep the boat stocked with jams to give away and cookie dough to bake. Others have helped with vessel painting, driving for crew changes, and packing Christmas packages.

Coastal Light Advisory Council

Because of its unique marine element, Coastal Light has an Advisory Council to provide prayer support, encouragement, accountability, and advice to the Coastal Light Director. Each Advisor brings expertise and experience that is relevant to the unique nature of this ministry, and a heart for God and the coast.

International Messengers Canada

The IMCS Board has the final responsibility for direction and control of all IMCS projects and sees their role as service rather than overseeing, there to support in following God’s lead. By sharing bookkeeping, receipting, board requirements, and other administration across multiple projects, IMCS reduces the overhead costs. IMCS offers quality training and staff care, and is marked by a culture of grace.