CHarokee Molina
Lead Pastor
Charokee is a man that loves his bride and leads his family well! His heart longs to see the Gospel permeate every aspect of his life and leading others to do the same.
Charokee is married to his best friend Melany and they have four fun-filled children: Halle, Malachi, Noah and Hannah. You can often find them on the beach soaking up the glorious South Texas sun, camping and catching some waves as a family.
After faithfully serving in the U.S. Army for 16 years, Charokee was medically retired due to injuries suffered while deployed in Afghanistan. The Lord called him back to Corpus Christi to serve the Texas military communities as the Chaplain's Religious Enrichment and Development Operations (CREDO) Pastoral Care Provider based out of NAS Corpus Christi. During this time, the Lord deeply stirred in his heart a unique need for a church that specifically met the needs of sharing the Gospel and discipling the highly transient community of Corpus Christi. In obedience to this call, Charokee partnered with the North American Mission Board to found Coastal Community Church in 2019.
Charokee holds a B.S. from TAMUCC and a M.A. from Webster University, and he is currently working toward a M.Div from Liberty Theological Seminary and he is a life-long student of the word of God.
Charokee is married to his best friend Melany and they have four fun-filled children: Halle, Malachi, Noah and Hannah. You can often find them on the beach soaking up the glorious South Texas sun, camping and catching some waves as a family.
After faithfully serving in the U.S. Army for 16 years, Charokee was medically retired due to injuries suffered while deployed in Afghanistan. The Lord called him back to Corpus Christi to serve the Texas military communities as the Chaplain's Religious Enrichment and Development Operations (CREDO) Pastoral Care Provider based out of NAS Corpus Christi. During this time, the Lord deeply stirred in his heart a unique need for a church that specifically met the needs of sharing the Gospel and discipling the highly transient community of Corpus Christi. In obedience to this call, Charokee partnered with the North American Mission Board to found Coastal Community Church in 2019.
Charokee holds a B.S. from TAMUCC and a M.A. from Webster University, and he is currently working toward a M.Div from Liberty Theological Seminary and he is a life-long student of the word of God.
JAmes Farris
Youth Leader
James is an active duty officer in the U.S. Coast Guard, who the Lord led to Corpus Christi after commissioning in November of 2023. James was born and raised with his twin brother in Blairsville, GA, a small mountain community nestled in the Appalachian Mountains. James enjoys hiking, swimming, and being personally invested in the lives of others.
Prior to joining the Coast Guard, James obtained a B.S of Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida. During his time in Orlando, the Lord grew James in college ministry as the president of the local Baptist Collegiate Ministry, discipling and organizing ways for the gospel to be spread in one of the nation's largest college campuses. After the Coast Guard, James seeks to enter into church ministry full time.
James has an active zeal for seeing the hearts and minds of youth and young adults be transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ for His glory and seeks to grow youth in understanding the depth of God's Word.
Contact: 706-400-2891
Prior to joining the Coast Guard, James obtained a B.S of Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida. During his time in Orlando, the Lord grew James in college ministry as the president of the local Baptist Collegiate Ministry, discipling and organizing ways for the gospel to be spread in one of the nation's largest college campuses. After the Coast Guard, James seeks to enter into church ministry full time.
James has an active zeal for seeing the hearts and minds of youth and young adults be transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ for His glory and seeks to grow youth in understanding the depth of God's Word.
Contact: 706-400-2891
Caitlyn Breiten
Children's Ministry Director
Caitlyn is a new teacher here in Corpus Christi. Caitlyn moved from Devine, Texas to Corpus in August to finish her education. During her free time, Caitlyn enjoys spending time with her family and friends and exploring all Corpus Christi has to offer!
Caitlyn has a heart for working with children and teaching them about the Lord, even to our youngest Coastal member! Caitlyn feels ministering to children is so important since children are very impressionable at a young age. She feels that it is vital that children are raised understanding who our Savior is and why we should have a relationship with Him.
Caitlyn has a heart for working with children and teaching them about the Lord, even to our youngest Coastal member! Caitlyn feels ministering to children is so important since children are very impressionable at a young age. She feels that it is vital that children are raised understanding who our Savior is and why we should have a relationship with Him.
Timothy Laughbaum
musical worship Leader
Timothy, originally from Fort Worth, Texas, moved to Corpus Christi for college. During his time at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, he met and fell in love with his wife, Vanessa, in a college ministry. Timothy enjoys spending time with his wife, family, and friends.
Timothy desires to see the people of God encouraged by the word of God through the singing of biblical songs and the full preaching of the gospel.
Timothy desires to see the people of God encouraged by the word of God through the singing of biblical songs and the full preaching of the gospel.
Vanessa Laughbaum
Administrative Assistant
Vanessa, married to Timothy and currently pursuing a Master's in Christian Counseling with a focus on becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), grew up in Flour Bluff with her parents and two sisters. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her spouse, family and friends. She enjoys going to the beach for swimming, surfing, paddle boarding, and kayaking, or any other outdoor activities.
With a history of serving in her family’s homeless ministry and several other ministries, Vanessa is passionate about having Christ’s name be known. Her heart is deeply invested in youth and young adult ministry, with a special focus on discipleship. At Coastal, she's grateful for the opportunity to use her skills in administrative roles and various church ministries.
With a history of serving in her family’s homeless ministry and several other ministries, Vanessa is passionate about having Christ’s name be known. Her heart is deeply invested in youth and young adult ministry, with a special focus on discipleship. At Coastal, she's grateful for the opportunity to use her skills in administrative roles and various church ministries.