1984:
Before being officially called the Coolum Beach Baptist Fellowship, it began as a mid-week Bible study in the home of Charles and Glenys Byrne with nearby neighbours. This progressed to also having a monthly Sunday afternoon meeting.
1988:
On 14th February, Coolum Beach Baptist Fellowship held its first meeting in the foyer of the Coolum Civic Centre with Charles Byrne as the pastor.
1997:
On 16th February Coolum Beach Baptist Fellowship officially became Coolum Beach Baptist Church with 34 founding members – welcomed into the Queensland Baptist Union by the President, Geoff Morcom.
2000:
Pastor Keith Drinkall, with his wife Jeanette, began his ministry – finishing in 2006.
2001:
Ministry Centre/Manse purchased – since sold.
2003:
In June the Peregian-Coolum RSL building (current church location) was purchased.
2004:
On 13th June the first worship service in CBBC’s new home (in the renovated previous RSL dining room).
2006:
Pastor Will Spann, with his wife Rose, began his ministry – finishing in late 2010.
2007:
Dave Tidey, with his wife Janelle, commenced as Assistant Pastor – finishing in late 2009.
2011:
Interim Pastor Lester Kelly.
2012:
In January Pastor John Gallagher, with his wife Shauna, began his ministry.
2015:
Camaron Smith, with his wife Allanah, commenced as Youth & Young Adults Pastor – finishing in 2017.
2018:
Isaiah Logan and Harrison Gallagher commenced as part-time Assistant Pastors – Isaiah with his wife Bree finishing at the end of 2018.
2019:
Children’s & Youth Pastor Harrison Gallagher, with his wife Jess commenced full time ministry.
2024:
In April Pastor John Gallagher, with his wife Shauna, concluded their ministry.