Appalachian Regional Ministry Projects in Tennessee
Updated: November 3, 2014
Types of Project and Mission Opportunities listed on the following pages:
Variety
Construction
Construction-Home Repair (some projects are located in Variety)
Resort Ministry (some projects are located in Variety)
Miscellaneous
VARIETY PROJECTS
Each mission site listed has two or more mission opportunities and offers a variety of
opportunities for the volunteer mission team.
TN0004A – Camp Agape/ Polk County Baptist Association, Benton
Evangelism –Light Construction- Prayer Ministries- Sports Camps
Camp Agape, a ministry or Polk County Baptist Association, is seeking mission teams to assist
with evangelism projects, light construction, prayer ministries, chain saw ministry, and sports
camps in the Ocoee River region. Teams may also assist with camp operations and maintenance.
Projects can be customized to the group’s talents and gifts. Cost per person includes lodging and
meals, and some ministry incidentals. See website for details.
Contact: Ryan Potts, ADOM
Mailing address: PO Box 289
Benton, TN 37307
Physical address: 355 Camp Agape Rd
Benton, TN 37307
Phone: 423-338-2749- Mon-Thurs-9AM-4PM (Polk County Baptist Association)
Email: [email protected]
Web site: www.campagape.net
SBC Association: Polk County Baptist Association/ Ryan Potts, ADOM
Housing and food preparation- Provided at Camp Agape. See web site for cost
Size of teams- Camp may accommodate up to 200
Available dates for teams to come- May 1-Sept 30. Oct 1- April 30 on a limited basis. Contact
DOM for scheduling
Materials for ministry-Teams may provide some construction materials. Contact DOM for more
details
TN0005A – Ocoee Outreach, Bradley Baptist Association, Cleveland
Home Repair- Block Party – Community Ministry
Ocoee Outreach provides weeklong missions opportunities in beautiful Southeast Tennessee for
youth groups or adult/church-wide groups to do evangelism through home repair to low income
families in Southeast Cleveland, TN. Home repair involves roofing, painting, wheelchair ramps,
and general carpentry work. There are also opportunities for evening evangelistic block parties
in the communities where home repair is taking place, and opportunities to lead and assist in an
inner city VBS and Backyard Bible Clubs... plus more.
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Contact: Randy Bonner, Ministry Evangelism Director, Bradley County Baptist Association
2707 N Ocoee Street, Cleveland, TN 37312
Phone: 423-476-5493-best time to call- Mon-Fri- 9AM-5PM
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.ocoeeoutreach.org
Local church affiliation: FBC Cleveland
SBC Association: Bradley County Baptist Association/ Phil Taylor, ADOM
Housing and food preparation- Provided in ministry package
Size of teams- Variable
Available dates for teams to come- Contact director
Materials for ministry- Included in package
TN0006A – Circle G Mountain Ministries, Vonore
Home Repair – Outreach Ministries
Groups will be given the opportunity to serve and minister to the needs of those in rural areas in
the mountains of southeastern Tennessee. Much needed home repair will be a large part of
your work projects. If your group would prefer an outreach opportunity through worship, music,
drama, recreation and witnessing at area Boys and Girls Clubs and surrounding communities, we
will assist you in the planning. Prepackage cost includes lodging, T-shirt, and all meals except
lunch and dinner on Friday. Call for rates. A deposit of $50 per person is required. A final balance
is due two weeks prior to arrival.
Contact: Randy Fullbright, Director
454 Buck Hwy, Vonore, TN 37885
Phone: 423-295-2299 –best time to call –Mon-Fri- 9AM-5PM
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.circlegministries.org
Local church affiliation: FBC Tellico Plains
SBC association: Sweetwater Baptist Association
Housing and food preparation- Lodging for the week will be at God’s Mountain Retreat. Food
will be included in the cost except for lunch and dinner on Friday.
Size of teams- Variable
Available dates for teams to come- Contact ministry
Materials for ministry- Tools and building materials for construction ministries are included in
cost.
TN0008A – Of One Accord Ministry, Rogersville
Food distribution – Home repair – Senior adult programs – Children’s events
Of One Accord Ministry is a multi-faceted ministry that serves underserved families in Hawkins
and Hancock Counties of Northeast Tennessee. Hancock County is the lowest income county in
Tennessee and the 27th lowest in the nation. While its primary program is Emergency Food
Assistance from three food pantries, it operates two thrift stores and a medical clinic. In addition
to the emergency food program, the ministry operates a Meals on Wheels program, Summer
Youth Feeding program, county-wide Christmas program and Home Repair programs. While
men work on homes, there are plenty of mission opportunities for other team members as well.
Of One Accord would also be a good mission site for young people who are in seminary wanting
hands on training for ministry work.
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Contact: Sheldon Livesay
Of One Accord Ministry
P.O. Box 207
Rogersville, TN 37857
Phone: 423-921-8044 (office) or 423-272-4626 (Thrift Store) –best time to call- Mon-Fri- 9AM –
5PM
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ofoneaccordministry.org
Local church affiliation: Henand Chapel Baptist Church
SBC Association: Holston Valley Baptist Association
Housing and food preparation- Area motels as well as a variety of churches are available. Since
the service area covers two counties, some churches provide showers while the OOA shower
trailer is required for some churches. All churches offer their fellowship halls and kitchens to
cook and eat in. The food and meal preparation is the responsibility of each team.
Size of teams – 10-35
Available dates for teams to come- Work with teams year round, but especially during June,
July and August
Materials for ministry- Teams provide materials for children’s events and help with building
materials for home repair projects. OOA asks $100 per team member which goes towards
materials. Teams which only work in the ministry centers and do children’s events (but do not
do home repairs) are asked $35 per team member.
TN0009 – Montgomery Village Baptist Center, Knoxville
VBS – Music – Clowning – Block Parties – Youth and Children Ministry – Drama - Puppets
Montgomery Village Baptist Center, Knoxville, is in a low rent housing area with lots of children.
There are around 1100 residents living around the center. 50% of these residents are 18 and
under. Services provided through the center include emergency food, clothing distribution,
Bible studies, tutoring, Kid’s Club and teen events. Teams are requested to conduct Backyard
Bible Clubs and block parties with the children as well as door to door ministry, worship and
concerts with the adults.
Contact: Director Tom Hodges
4601 Joe Lewis Rd
Knoxville, TN 37921
Phone 865-577-6244-best time to call –Mon-Fri- 9AM-5PM
E-mail: [email protected].
Local church affiliation: Calvary Baptist Church
SBC Association: Knox Baptist Association
Housing and food preparation- Housing and meals are available through Project Knox 316. For
info call Kevin Isbell at Knox County Association of Baptists at 865-693-9097
Size of teams- Variable
Available dates for teams to come- Scheduling for 2015
Materials- Teams will need to provide own teaching materials for children’s events
TN0010 – On Mission from the Mountains, Holston Valley Baptist Association, Rogersville
Home Repair – BYBC – VBS – Sports Camps – Community Ministry
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Holston Valley Baptist Association requests mission teams for BYBCs in area multi-housing units
plus VBS in local churches. There is also much need for home repair in our two counties of
Hawkins and Hancock. We also have a local ministry, Of One Accord, who can always use
volunteers for their food, clothing, and outreach ministries (see TN0008).
Contact: Pastor Mark Roberts
430 Church Road
Church Hill, TN 37642
Phone: 423-272-7318-best time to call- Mon-Thurs- 9AM- 4PM
Email: [email protected]
Associational Website: www.holstonvalleybaptists.org
Local church affiliation: McPheeters Bend Baptist Church
SBC Association: Holston Valley Baptist Association
Housing and food preparation - Lodging is available at one of our area churches which has
showers or at one of our local motels. Mission teams would be responsible for meals each day.
Size of teams- 10-40 persons
Available dates for teams to come- Contact pastor
Materials for ministry- Teams are asked to bring teaching materials for BYBC/VBS and any tools
needed for home repair. Help with building materials is appreciated but not required.
TN0011A – Hale Community Ministries, Elizabethton, TN
Backyard Bible Clubs – Block Parties – Sports Camp – Children Events – Youth Events –
Musicals- Resort Ministries
Hale Community Ministries, Elizabethton, is a multifaceted outreach with three main sites in
Carter and Johnson Counties. In addition to Bible studies, food and clothing ministry and
backpack food program, volunteer mission teams reach out through:
- Backyard Bible Clubs- at local public housing complex and other community locations
- Teen Ministry- primarily targeting teens who reside in public housing communities
- Block parties- outside events; teams will need to provide all food, materials and
activities
- Prayerwalking
- Concerts
- Sports camps
- Minor home repair
- Resort Ministry at a local campground- Includes morning Backyard Bible Clubs and
evening Family night programs. Opportunity for puppets, black light, skits, talent nights,
karaoke nights, and many other great ideas for building relationships
- Nursing Home Ministry- visits, concerts, assisting with other activities
- A variety of other service opportunities such as preparing food bags at HCM, sorting
food at a local food bank, sorting clothing in our clothes closet, etc.
Teams are needed during the months of June and July. A typical schedule would be to arrive on
Sunday afternoon for orientation, door to door promotion and prayerwalking. Ministry activities
take place Monday through Thursday. Locations include a local public housing development,
HCM, senior apartments and other areas in the community.
Contact: Donna Proffitt or Julie Lyons
1301 Arney St
Elizabethton, TN 37643
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Phone: 423-547-2560- best time to call- Mon and Wed- 9AM-4PM or Tues- 9AM-noon
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.haleministries.org
Local church affiliation: WBA churches
SBC Association: Watauga Baptist Association
Housing and food preparation- Housing is available in area churches (fee charged), area motels,
and local cabin rentals.
Size of teams- Variable
Available dates for teams to come- Contact HCM
Materials for ministry- Mission team will supply all needed materials
TN0012 – Johnson City Baptist Center, Johnson City, TN
Backyard Bible Clubs – Block Parties – Sports Camps – Drama – Clowning – Children Events –
Community Survey –Witnessing/Evangelism – Light construction
Johnson City Baptist Center is a ministry of Holston Baptist Association meeting physical and
spiritual needs in an urban setting. Teams of youth and adults are needed for weekly (June and
July) Backyard Bible Clubs for children, drama, clowning, block parties, games and recreational
activities. Help is also needed with maintenance (painting, cleaning, cleaning gutters, yard work,
trimming tree limbs, etc) at the center.
Contact: Ginger Dalton
924 Hopson St.
Johnson City, TN 37601
Phone: 423-929-1196- best time to call- Mon-Fri- 8:30-4:30
E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
Local church affiliation: Calvary Baptist Church, Erwin
SBC Association: Holston Baptist Association
Housing and food preparation-Housing is available in area churches or motels
Size of teams- No more than 20
Available dates for teams to come- Contact director
Materials for ministry- Teams need to bring teaching materials, snacks, and sports equipment.
TN00013A – Cherokee Cove (Uphill Ministries), Mountain City
Construction- Food services- Landscaping- Maintenance-Outreach
Cherokee Cove is a cozy mountain retreat with the purpose of elevating and renewing the family
unit. This is done by strengthening family bonds, educating individuals in life application skills
and training disciples, based upon the foundation of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
These things are accomplished through programming and interacting with volunteers. There is
an urgent need for volunteers to clear wooded areas in the camp. Trees that are down need to
be cut and split into firewood or milled for lumber. Brush needs to be hauled, chipped and
relocated. This is for the purpose of ministry expansion.
Contact: Samantha Stephens
290 Cove Camp Private Drive
Mountain City, TN 37683
Phone: 423-727-8560 – may leave a message for quick response
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.cherokeecove.org
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Local church affiliation: Highland Christian Fellowship (a family integrated church), Boone, NC
SBC Association: Watauga Baptist Association
Housing and food preparation- Provided at Cherokee Cove- bunkroom accommodations and
three meals provided at $40 per person per day
Size of group- Individuals, families or small church groups preferred
Available dates for teams to come- From March until late November annually
Materials- Basic materials provided by Uphill Ministries. Materials for large projects need
funding. See supply list on website.
TN0017A- Camp Tipton, Maryville
Children and Family Day Camps- Home Repair- Servant Evangelism- Resort Ministry
During the last few years, Camp Tipton, the day camp ministry of the Chilhowee Baptist
Association (CBA) in Blount County, Tennessee, has been meeting needs of and leading others to
Christ while connecting them to local churches where they will be discipled. With the help of
missionary volunteers, we provide a summer day camp, reach people through home repair
ministry, and community outreach in resort and local settings, as well as by serving in Baptist
Centers and at local events. Local CBA churches are partnering with Camp Tipton and mission
teams in Project One Body. This is the avenue through which people are helped, Christ is shared
and new believers find a local church. Project One Body mission team partners will receive
training and opportunities to share their faith and serve others. Leadership for each mission
project is provided.
Contact: Larry Overton, Camp Director
Camp Physical and Mailing address: 933 Walker School Road, Maryville, TN 37803
Phone: 865-257-2288 - best time to call- Mon- Fri- 9AM-5PM
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://camptipton.com or http://www.cbalive.org
SBC Association: Chilhowee Baptist Association/ Jim Snyder-ADOM
Local church affiliation: CBA churches
Housing and food preparation- Air-conditioned, 8- bed cabins at Camp Tipton. Meals at Camp
Tipton.
Cost- Meals, lodging, recreation and mission project are included in package cost. Call, email for
more information and custom events
Size of groups- Teams up to 60 members. Camp Tipton will work out lodging for larger groups as
well.
Group Demographics - Youth, Family, Collegiate, Church-wide, and Adult
Available dates- May 25-August 7, 2015 for summer activities. Groups are welcome year round.
Details concerning opportunities are posted at http://camptipton.com/opportunities
Materials- Included in cost for week
TN0020A – Appalachian Outreach, Jefferson City
Home Repair – Poverty Relief Ministries – Clothing/Food Ministry – Hispanic Ministry –
Homeless Shelter – Children’s Ministries
Appalachian Outreach began in 1984 as a home repair ministry serving indigent families.
Through the years the ministry has expanded to include the following areas:
• Appalachian Outreach Ministry Center provides used clothing, used furniture, food
distribution, household items and a recycling program.
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Samaritan House Family Ministries provides shelter to families and single women
experiencing a housing crisis. Residents may stay up to 45 days while receiving Christian
nurture and counsel, social services and assistance in finding permanent housing.
Summer mission teams are needed June 1- July 25 to work a four day work-week arriving Sun.
night for orientation, working Mon.-Thurs., and leaving on Friday morning. Groups can serve
with the home repair ministry, clothing/food ministry, Hispanic ministry, homeless shelter,
and/or children's ministries. Individual volunteers can work with our summer program for a four
day work week in June and July. Individuals and teams can also work for a weekend or at any
time during the regular year. High school seniors through college can work as A.O. Summer Staff
(this is a 10 week commitment for the whole summer, working May 20-Aug 3).
Contact: Jean-Ann Washam, A.O. Executive Director
190 West Old Andrew Johnson Hwy., Jefferson City, TN
Phone: 865-475-5611 –best time to call- 9AM to 5PM Mon-Fri
E-mail: [email protected]
Jim Wilson, A.O. Executive Director
Phone: 865-471-4743
Website: http://web.cn.edu/ao
Local church affiliation:
SBC Association: Jefferson County Baptist Association
Housing and food preparation- Teams may be able to stay at Carson-Newman College or in local
motels.
Size of groups- Variable
Available dates for teams to come- Contact director
Materials- Team will supply own teaching materials for children’s ministry. Building materials
supplied by A.O.
TN0021- Western Heights Baptist Center, Knoxville
VBS- Sports – Drama – Crafts – Medical – Food Distribution
Western Heights is an urban ministry of the Knox Baptist Association. It is our mission to meet
the needs of all people—physical needs and most importantly, spiritual needs—by offering free
food and clothing and household items and by teaching God's Word and introducing people to
Jesus Christ! There are many ways that you can invest in God's work being done here! Western
Heights is an inner city ministry to the people of the Western Heights community. God is using
this ministry to impact thousands in this community and we depend on the gracious
involvement of volunteers locally as well as mission teams. Western Heights needs volunteer
teams to come for a week of ministry with activities ranging from VBS, sports, drama, crafts,
medical, and help serving on our food distribution market days.
Contact Information: Shannon Washam
1230 West Scott Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921
Phone: 865-525-9068 –best time to call- Mon-Fri- 9AM to 5PM
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.whbcknox.com
Local church affiliation:
SBC Association: Knox Baptist Association
Housing and food preparation- Housing and meals are available through Project Knox 316. For
info call Kevin Isbell at Knox County Association of Baptists at 865-693-9097
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Size of groups- Variable
Available dates for teams to come- Contact director
Materials for ministry- Teams bring own teaching materials
TN0022- Briceville Friendship Center, Briceville
Children’s summer camp- Dental team
Briceville Friendship Center is a ministry center that is reaching out to meet the physical and
spiritual needs of those living in the Briceville area. The center is requesting mission teams to
help them conduct daily summer camps for children ages 4 years- 8th grade. The camps include
Bible study, crafts, recreation and lunch and are held Monday through Friday from 10AM-12N.
Each camp averages 20-25 children/ day. Volunteer teams can use puppets, drama, music or
sports to share the gospel in their 5 day camp program. Groups can lead a theme-oriented camp
such as basketball camp, soccer camp, music camp, etc. Recreation and sports camps are held in
the gym at the Briceville Elementary School located across the street from BFC. The Free
Medical Clinic is a clinic established to provide medical care to people in the Briceville
community who are unable to afford it. The medical clinic is requesting a dental team to help
them with dental care for the community anytime during the year.
Contact: Marcia Ellis for summer camps
Phone: 865-274-1247- best time to call- Mon-Fri-9AM-5PM
Email: [email protected]
Tom Byrge for dental clinic
Phone: 865-457-9481 or 865-659-6115- best time to call- Mon-Fri- 9AM-5PM
Email: [email protected]
SBC Association- Clinton Baptist Association/ Tom Byrge, ADOM
PO Box 266
400 Market St
Clinton, TN 37717
Housing and food preparation- Small teams (2-5 people) can stay at Briceville Friendship
Center. Larger teams could have housing in 2 area churches that have shower/kitchen facilities
Size of teams- 10-20
Available dates for teams to come- Summer camp dates for 2015 are June 1-July 31. Dental
clinic available for volunteers anytime during the year.
Materials for ministry- Dental team will need to bring all supplies. The dental clinic may be held
in medical clinic building in Briceville any day but Wednesday. The clinic is owned by Clinton
Baptist Association. Day camp teams will need to provide all teaching, crafts and recreation
materials. Teams are requested not to use current VBS literature since children in the area often
attend local SBC churches that use this literature. Past years VBS materials can be used. Teams
are responsible for providing the lunches daily for the children and their team. This includes
paper cups, plates and silverware. BFC has kitchen facilities stocked with cooking utensils,
refrigerator, freezer, stove, microwaves and dishwasher.
TN0027A- Tennessee Guest Ranch, Dunlap
Cowboy Church
Tennessee Guest Ranch, located in beautiful Sequatchie Valley, is an equine based ministry that
uses horses as tools to teach the word of God. Through its many Christ- based horsemanship
programs, the ranch serves families and children from across the US and Europe. The staff is
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requesting youth mission teams to assist them with their Cowboy Church outreach. They would
also do local mission projects in the community with house/farm repairs, painting, clean up, etc.
Contact: Chris and Tammy Young
1050 Ray Hixson Rd
Dunlap, TN 37327
Phone: 423-554-4677
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Website: www.tnhorsevacation.com
Local church affiliation: First Baptist Church of Dunlap
SBC Association: Sequatchie Valley Baptist Association
Housing and food preparation- Contact directors for information
Size of teams- Variable
Available dates for teams- Contact directors
Materials for ministry- Provided by ministry
TN0028- Servolution Ministries, Speedwell
Food distribution- Thrift Shop
Servolution Ministries is a new, multifaceted outreach serving the families of the northeast
corner of Tennessee. Working from a large, former school building, they are providing a food
pantry as well as a thrift shop with clothing and furniture. They also have a new medical/ dental
clinic open and accepting patients.
Contact: Tammy Anstett
245 Powell Valley School Lane
Speedwell, TN 37870
Phone: 423-851-1086
Email: [email protected]
Local church affiliation: Pump Springs Baptist Church
SBC Association: Cumberland Gap Baptist Association
Housing and food preparation- Available in local churches. Contact director for details
Size of teams- Up to 50
Available dates for teams- Schedule with director
Materials for ministry- Provided by teams
TN0030- Faith Fellowship Baptist Church, Johnson City
Prayerwalking-Canvassing-BYBCs- Block parties
Faith Fellowship Baptist Church is a growing congregation that is asking for mission partners to
help them reach Johnson City for Christ during the summer of 2014. Teams are requested
Sunday night through Thursday evening, leaving on Friday morning. During their week of
service, they would work with church members and NAMB interns. Teams would prayerwalk,
canvass the community, conduct BYBCs and block parties.
Contact: Pastor Tim Jackson
819 Guaranda Drive
Johnson City, TN 37604
Phone: 865-300-9021- best time to call- 9AM-5PM-Mon-Fri
Email: [email protected]
Local church affiliation: Faith Fellowship Baptist Church
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SBC Association: Holston Baptist Association
Housing and food preparation-Teams may stay in the church with kitchen and showers
available.
Size of teams- 10-20
Available dates for teams- Coordinate with pastor
Materials for ministry- Contact pastor
CONSTRUCTION
TN0024 - Women at the Well Ministries, Athens
Building repairs- Resources
Women at the Well is a residential, Christian discipleship program for women 18 years and older
with life-controlling problems. They have need for volunteers to help with repairs such as
pressure washing, replacing office flooring, landscaping, and replacing roof on educational
building. Resources needed include desktop or laptop computers and printers, God’s Word
translation Bibles, large clock, gift cards to Walmart or Lowes, and twin bed comforters.
Clothing, shoes and household items are needed for the thrift store.
Contact: Robin Nation, Executive Director
881 County Road 655
Athens, TN 37303
Phone: 423-745-0010
Fax: 423-649-3370
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.thewomenathewell.com
Local church affiliation: Clearwater Baptist Church
SBC Association: McMinn/Meigs Baptist Association
Housing and food preparation-Contact director
Size of team- Up to 12
Available dates for teams- Contact director to schedule
Materials for ministry- Teams are asked to provide building materials and tools
TN0026 Appalachian Ministry Center, Winfield
Construction- Evangelistic outreach
The New River/McCreary County Baptist Association ministers to the churches and lost people
of Scott County, TN and McCreary County, KY. The association has a ministry center to help
meet the physical and spiritual needs of the community. Volunteers are needed to assist with
community and facility construction projects. Also, teams are needed to serve in evangelistic
activities in the community and at the ministry center.
Contact: Contact: Jack Fletcher, Director of Missions
24577 Scott Highway
Winfield, TN 37892
Phone: 423-569-4461 or 859-699-9561- best time to call- Mon-Fri- 9AM-5PM
Email: [email protected]
SBC Church and/ or Association Affiliation:
New River/McCreary County Baptist Association
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Housing and food preparation- Contact associational office
Size of groups- 40 or fewer
Available dates- Coordinate with associational office
Materials for ministry- Construction materials may be provided by ministry if funds available.
TN00013B – Cherokee Cove (Uphill Ministries), Mountain City
Construction
Cherokee Cove is a cozy mountain retreat with the purpose of elevating and renewing the family
unit. This is done by strengthening family bonds, educating individuals in life application skills
and training disciples, based upon the foundation of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
These things are accomplished through programming and interacting with volunteers. The
ministry has the following construction needs for this year:
 Construction of three spring houses and root cellar
 Family obstacle course upgrade
 Family duplex upgrade including new floors, bathroom upgrade
 Red Roof cabin expansion
 Rugged outdoor work
Other projects including ongoing maintenance, housekeeping and landscaping
Contact: Samantha Stephens
290 Cove Camp Private Drive
Mountain City, TN 37683
Phone: 423-727-8560 –winter office hours- 12-4PM-Tues-Fri
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.cherokeecove.org
Local church affiliation: Highland Christian Fellowship (a family integrated church), Boone, NC
SBC Association: Watauga Baptist Association
Housing and food preparation- Provided at Cherokee Cove- bunkroom accommodations and
three meals provided at $40 per person per day
Size of group- Individuals, families or small church groups preferred
Available dates for teams to come- From March until late November annually
Materials- Basic materials provided by Uphill Ministries. Materials for large projects need
funding. See supply list on website.
TN0027B- Tennessee Guest Ranch, Dunlap
Barn construction
Tennessee Guest Ranch, located in beautiful Sequatchie Valley, is an equine based ministry that
uses horses as tools to teach the word of God. Through its many Christ- based horsemanship
programs, the ranch serves families and children from across the US and Europe. The staff is
requesting assistance in construction of a barn to house their Cowboy Church as well as a
missionary learning center and apartment for students. Framers, electricians, plumbers and
concrete finishers are needed. Supplies such as tables and chairs, sound system, gutters, HVAC
units and appliances are also needed. More info can be found on ministry website.
Contact: Chris and Tammy Young
1050 Ray Hixson Rd
Dunlap, TN 37327
Phone: 423-554-4677
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Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Website: www.tnhorsevacation.com
Local church affiliation: First Baptist Church of Dunlap
SBC Association: Sequatchie Valley Baptist Association
Housing and food preparation- Contact directors for information
Size of teams- Variable
Available dates for teams- Contact directors
Materials for ministry- Teams may need to assist ministry in purchasing materials
CONSTRUCTION- HOME REPAIR
TN0005B – Ocoee Outreach, Bradley Baptist Association, Cleveland
Home Repair
Ocoee Outreach provides weeklong missions opportunities in beautiful Southeast Tennessee for
youth groups or adult/church-wide groups to do evangelism through home repair to low income
families in Southeast Cleveland, TN. Home repair involves roofing, painting, wheelchair ramps,
and general carpentry work. There are also opportunities for evening evangelistic block parties
in the communities where home repair is taking place, and opportunities to lead and assist in an
inner city VBS and Backyard Bible Clubs... plus more.
Contact: Randy Bonner, Ministry Evangelism Director, Bradley County Baptist Association
2707 N Ocoee Street, Cleveland, TN 37312
Phone: 423-476-5493- best time to call-Mon-Fri- 9AM- 5PM
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.ocoeeoutreach.org
Local church affiliation: FBC Cleveland
SBC Association: Bradley County Baptist Association/ Phil Taylor, ADOM
Housing and food preparation- Provided in ministry package
Size of teams- Variable
Available dates for teams to come- Contact director
Materials for ministry- Included in package
TN0006B – Circle G Mountain Ministries, Vonore
Home Repair
Groups will be given the opportunity to serve and minister to the needs of those in rural areas in
the mountains of southeastern Tennessee. Much needed home repair will be a large part of
your work projects. If your group would prefer an outreach opportunity through worship, music,
drama, recreation and witnessing at area Boys and Girls Clubs and surrounding communities, we
will assist you in the planning. Prepackage cost includes lodging, T-shirt, and all meals except
lunch and dinner on Friday. Call for rates. A deposit of $50 per person is required. A final balance
is due two weeks prior to arrival.
Contact: Randy Fullbright, Director
454 Buck Hwy, Vonore, TN 37885
Phone 423-295-2299 –best time to call –Mon-Fri- 9AM-5PM
E-mail: circlegministries.com
Web site: www.circlegministries.org
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Local church affiliation: FBC Tellico Plains
SBC association: Sweetwater Baptist Association
Housing and food preparation- Lodging for the week will be at God’s Mountain Retreat. Food
will be included in the cost except for lunch and dinner on Friday.
Size of teams- Variable
Available dates for teams to come- Contact ministry
Materials for ministry- Tools and building materials for construction ministries are included in
cost.
TN0008B – Of One Accord Ministry, Rogersville
Home repair
Of One Accord Ministry is a multi-faceted ministry that serves underserved families in Hawkins
and Hancock Counties of Northeast Tennessee. Hancock County is the lowest income county in
Tennessee and the 27th lowest in the nation. In addition to meeting food, clothing and medical
needs of families and seniors, Of One Accord coordinates home repair projects throughout the
two counties. Each team is assigned a mission team staff associate which will help coordinate
the home repair projects with which volunteers work. While men work on homes, there are
plenty of mission opportunities for other team members as well.
Contact: Sheldon Livesay
Of One Accord Ministry
PO Box 207
Rogersville, TN 37857
Phone: 423-921-8044 (office) or 423-272-4626 (Thrift Store) –best time to call- Mon-Fri- 9AM –
5PM
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ofoneaccordministry.org
Local church affiliation: Henand Chapel Baptist Church
SBC Association: Holston Valley Baptist Association
Housing and food preparation- Area motels as well as a variety of churches are available. Since
the service area covers two counties, some churches provide showers while the OOA shower
trailer is required for some churches. All churches offer their fellowship halls and kitchens to
cook and eat in. The food and meal preparation is the responsibility of each team.
Size of teams - 10-35
Available dates for teams to come- Work with teams year round, but especially during June,
July and August
Materials for ministry- Teams provide materials for children’s events and help with building
materials for home repair projects. OOA asks $100 per team member which goes towards
materials. Teams which only work in the ministry centers and do children’s events (but do not
do home repairs) are asked $35 per team member
TN0017B – Camp Tipton Home Repair Ministry, Maryville
Home Repair
This ministry of the Chilhowee Baptist Association assists low income Blount County residents,
(usually widows, single parents, veterans and elderly with disabilities), who cannot afford basic
maintenance to their homes. Mission teams are needed to help with light construction and
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repair that normally includes but is not limited to siding, painting, yard work, handicap ramps,
roofing, etc.
Contact: Larry Overton, Camp Director
Camp Physical and Mailing address: 933 Walker School Road, Maryville, TN 37803
Phone: 865-257-2288 - best time to call- Mon- Fri- 9AM-5PM
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://camptipton.com or http://www.cbalive.org
SBC Association: Chilhowee Baptist Association/ Jim Snyder-ADOM
Local church affiliation: CBA churches
Housing and food preparation- Air-conditioned, 8- bed cabins at Camp Tipton. Meals at Camp
Tipton.
Cost- Meals, lodging, recreation and mission project are included in package cost. Call, email for
more information and custom events.
Size of groups- Teams up to 60 members. Camp Tipton will work out lodging for larger groups as
well.
Group Demographics - Youth, Family, Collegiate, Church-wide, and Adult
Available dates- May 25-August 7, 2015 for summer activities. Groups are welcome year round.
Details concerning opportunities are posted at http://camptipton.com/opportunities
Materials- Included in cost for week
TN0020B – Appalachian Outreach, Jefferson City
Home Repair
Appalachian Outreach began in 1984 as a home repair ministry serving indigent families.
Through the years the ministry has expanded to include the following areas:
• Appalachian Outreach Ministry Center provides used clothing, used furniture, food
distribution, household items and a recycling program.
• Samaritan House Family Ministries provides shelter to families and single women
experiencing a housing crisis. Residents may stay up to 45 days while receiving Christian
nurture and counsel, social services and assistance in finding permanent housing.
• The Potter’s House, an educational center, for teaching and repairing computers,
tutoring, and teaching English as a second language.
Summer mission teams are needed June 1- July 25 to work a four day work-week arriving Sun.
night for orientation, working Mon.-Thurs., and leaving on Friday morning. Groups can serve
with the home repair ministry, clothing/food ministry, Hispanic ministry, homeless shelter,
and/or children's ministries. Individual volunteers can work with our summer program for a four
day work week in June and July. Individuals and teams can also work for a weekend or at any
time during the regular year. High school seniors through college can work as A.O. Summer Staff
(this is a 10 week commitment for the whole summer, working May 20-Aug 3).
Contact: Jean-Ann Washam, A.O. Executive Director
190 West Old Andrew Johnson Hwy., Jefferson City, TN
Phone: 865-475-5611 –best time to call- 9AM to 5PM Mon-Fri
E-mail: [email protected]
Jim Wilson, A.O. Executive Director
Phone: 865-471-4743 or Fax 865-471-4583
Website: http://web.cn.edu/ao
Local church affiliation:
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SBC Association: Jefferson County Baptist Association
Housing and food preparation- Teams may be able to stay at Carson-Newman College or in local
motels.
Size of groups- Variable
Available dates for teams to come- Contact director
Materials- Building materials supplied by A.O.
RESORT MINISTRY
TN0015 – Smoky Mountain Resort Ministries, Gatlinburg
Special Projects
The purpose of Smoky Mountain Resort Ministries is to communicate the gospel to the people
who live, work, and play in the resort settings of Sevier County, Tennessee. SMRM uses
individuals and groups in special projects.
Contact: Bill Black
PO Box 114
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Phone: 865-607-4076 –best time to call- Mon-Fri- 9AM to 5PM
Email: [email protected]
Web address: www.smrm.org
SBC Association: Sevier County Baptist Association
Available dates for teams to come- Will coordinate with directors according to need
TN0016 – Chilhowee Area Ministries (CHARM), Townsend
Day Camps – Campground Family Activities
CHARM needs teams of six or more to conduct day camps (like Backyard Bible Clubs) and fun
family activities in campgrounds near the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Teams of adults, youth and adults, or families will serve Monday through Friday. Afternoons are
free or may be spent in servant evangelism. Teams are responsible for all supplies,
transportation and lodging. Ministry cost is $20 per person. Teams will work with NAMB
missionaries and/or summer staff. Project dates are weekly from Memorial Day to August 1.
Contact: Joe Ledford
963 Dry Valley Rd
Townsend, TN 37882
Phone: 865-228-1642 –best time to call- Mon-Fri- 9AM-5PM
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.charmsmokies.com or facebook.com/charm.smokies
Local church affiliation: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
SBC Association: Chilhowee Baptist Association/ Jim Snyder, ADOM
Housing and food preparation- Teams may stay in local motels, cabins or campgrounds with
possible food preparation ability. Local restaurants nearby.
Size of teams- Six or more
Available dates for teams to come- Scheduling for 2015
Materials for ministry- Team will provide
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TN0011B – Hale Community Ministries, Elizabethton
Resort Ministry
Hale Community Ministries, Elizabethton, is a multifaceted outreach to three main sites in
Carter and Johnson Counties. In addition to outreach through three ministry centers, teams are
needed during June and July for resort ministry at a campground located in Roan Mountain, TN.
Teams will need to arrive on Sunday afternoon for orientation, publicity and prayerwalking with
ministry activities taking place Monday through Thursday. Teams will provide a Backyard Bible
Club for children in the mornings and family night programs each evening. Family nights can
include puppets, black light, skits, talent nights, karaoke nights, picnics and many other great
ideas for building relationships.
Contact: Donna Proffitt or Julie Lyons
1301 Arney Street
Elizabethton, TN 37643
Phone 423-547-2560 –best time to call- Mon and Wed- 9AM-4PM and Tues- 9AM-noon
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.haleministries.org
Local church affiliation: WBA churches
SBC Association: Watauga Baptist Association
Housing and food preparation- Housing is available in area churches (fee charged), area motels,
and local cabin rentals.
Size of teams- Variable
Available dates for teams to come- Contact HCM
Materials for ministry- Team will bring all needed materials
TN0017C – Camp Tipton Resort Ministries, Maryville
Children and Family Day Camps – Roadside Hospitality – Outreach for Bikers and Day Tourists Campground
Mission teams working through Camp Tipton will minister to day and overnight campers,
tourists, and bikers who frequent the scenic drive and utilize area campgrounds on or near the
US Hwy 129 corridor between Maryville, TN and the North Carolina state line (The Tail of the
Dragon). They will conduct children’s and family day camps and evening activities in area
campgrounds, roadside hospitality ministries and outreach for bikers and day tourists. They will
also participate in secular special events depending upon the schedule. Teams are needed
Sunday through Friday from May 26 through August 8. Spring and Fall Break weeks are also
available on an individual basis
Contact: Larry Overton, Camp Director
Camp Physical and Mailing address: 933 Walker School Road, Maryville, TN 37803
Phone: 865-257-2288 - best time to call- Mon- Fri- 9AM-5PM
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://camptipton.com or http://www.cbalive.org
SBC Association: Chilhowee Baptist Association/ Jim Snyder-ADOM
Local church affiliation: CBA churches
Housing and food preparation- Air-conditioned, 8- bed cabins at Camp Tipton. Meals at Camp
Tipton.
Cost- Meals, lodging, recreation and mission project are included in package cost. Call, email for
more information and custom events.
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Size of groups- Teams up to 60 members. Camp Tipton will work out lodging for larger groups as
well.
Group Demographics - Youth, Family, Collegiate, Church-wide, and Adult
Available dates- May 25-August 7, 2015 for summer activities. Groups are welcome year round.
Details concerning opportunities are posted at http://camptipton.com/opportunities
Materials- Included in cost for week
MISCELLANEOUS / LONG TERM VOLUNTEERS
TN0005C – Ocoee Outreach, Bradley Baptist Association, Cleveland
Materials- Equipment- Supplies
Ocoee Outreach provides weeklong missions opportunities in beautiful Southeast Tennessee for
youth groups or adult/church-wide groups to do evangelism through home repair to low income
families in Southeast Cleveland, TN. Home repair involves roofing, painting, wheelchair ramps,
and general carpentry work. There are also opportunities for evening evangelistic block parties
in the communities where home repair is taking place, and opportunities to lead and assist in an
inner city VBS and Backyard Bible Clubs... plus more. The ministry is in need of the following:
Little Debbie Snack cakes, cases of bottled water or Gatorade, paint supplies, step ladders,
roofing shovels, skill saws, roofing staplers, nail magnet, air and garden hose, and roofing
shingles.
Contact: Randy Bonner, Ministry Evangelism Director, Bradley County Baptist Association
2707 N Ocoee Street, Cleveland, TN 37312
Phone: 423-476-5493-best time to call- Mon-Fri- 9AM-5PM
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.ocoeeoutreach.org
Local church affiliation: FBC Cleveland
SBC Association: Bradley County Baptist Association/ Phil Taylor, ADOM
TN0025A Full Circle Medical Center for Women, Athens
Baby supplies
Full Circle Women’s Services is a ministry to women in crisis pregnancy situations who are
seeking counseling and assistance. They offer free ultrasounds and pregnancy testing. The
ministry is in need of baby supplies including;
 Diapers of all sizes from newborn to 3
 Baby wipes
 Baby toiletries
 Newborn to 18 months clothes
Contact: Emily Sitzler
201 N Hill St,
Athens, TN 37303
Phone: 423-744-3005 or 423-507-7612- best time to call –Mon, Wed or Fri- 9AM-5PM
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.fullcirclepregnancy.com
SBC Association- McMinn-Meigs Baptist Association
Housing and food preparation- Provide own
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Size of team- Variable
Available dates- Supplies may be delivered year round-coordinate with director
Materials- Team provides
TN0004B – Polk County Baptist Association, Benton
Ministry Supplies
Polk County Baptist Association is requesting donations of the following items to assist them in
ministry in their area.
1. KJV Bibles or New Testaments
2. Salvation bead bracelets and necklaces (20 inch band)
3. Salvation dolls (Dolls on Mission)
4. Hygiene kits or individual shampoo, lotion, soap, toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorant,
toothbrush, comb or hairbrush
5. Non-perishable food donations for food bank. The association distributes food to at
least 300 families per month.
Contact: Ryan Potts, Director of Missions
Physical address: 146 E Main St, Benton, TN 37307
Mailing address: PO Box 289, Benton, TN 37307
Phone: 423-338-2749- Mon-Thurs-9AM-4PM
Email: [email protected]
SBC Association: Polk County Baptist Association/ Ryan Potts, ADOM
Housing and food preparation- Provided at Camp Agape (a ministry of Polk County Baptist
Association). For info about cost see web site www.campagape.net
Available dates for supplies to be delivered- Coordinate with Director of Missions
TN0025B Full Circle Medical Center for Women, Athens
Ministry volunteers
Full Circle Women’s Services is a ministry to women in crisis pregnancy situations who are
seeking counseling and assistance. Volunteers are needed for the following ministries:
 Mentors for middle school and high school abstinence education programs
 Earn While You Learn Parenting Skills Mentor
 Crisis Pregnancy Counselor
 Event Fundraiser Volunteer
 Center Redecorating Project Volunteer
Contact: Emily Sitzler
201 N Hill St
Athens, TN 37303
Phone: 423-744-3005 or 424-507-7612- best time to call –Mon, Wed or Fri- 9AM-5PM
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.fullcirclepregnancy.com
SBC Association- McMinn-Meigs Baptist Association
Housing and food preparation- Provide own
Size of team- One volunteer for each position
Available dates- Variable- coordinate with director
Materials- Training and materials provided by ministry
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TN0004C – Camp Agape/ Polk County Baptist Association, Benton
Long Term Volunteers
Camp Agape, a ministry or Polk County Baptist Association, is seeking long term volunteers to
assist them with camp operations. They are seeking mature couples with some of the following
skills:
1. Commercial food preparation
2. Housekeeping of camp facilities
3. Facility maintenance including light carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and HVAC
4. Landscaping, lawn care, chain saw work
5. Auto, tractor and small engine equipment maintenance
Contact: Ryan Potts, DOM
Phone: 423-338-2749- Mon-Thurs-9AM-4PM (Polk County Baptist Association)
Email: [email protected]
Web site: www.campagape.net
SBC Association: Polk County Baptist Association/ Ryan Potts, ADOM
Housing and food preparation- Meals will be provided at Camp Agape when camp is in session.
Otherwise volunteers would provide own meals. RV hookups are available for lodging.
Available dates for ministry- Last week of April through October. Other dates can be
coordinated with Director of Missions.
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