Adults in Ministry
Adults in Ministry (AIM) allows Mountain T.O.P. to take on and complete vital structural repairs and renovations of local homes that would not be possible otherwise.
Have questions? We would love to answer them!
Reach out to Rachael or call us at 931-692-3999!
Major Home Repair
Healthy homes lead to healthy families, which leads to healthy communities. In an effort to improve the substandard housing reality in our community, Mountain T.O.P. dedicates the efforts of our adult volunteers to substantial housing repairs.
Our typical projects include:
Roofing
Flooring
Siding & Window Installation
Bathroom Renovations
Safe Entry/Exits
The most affordable home is the one a family already lives in. Mountain T.O.P.’s home repair services enable and empower families to age in their homes with safety and dignity.
Spiritual Formation
A day at Mountain T.O.P. is created around a rhythm of work and rest, service and worship. We take intentional breaks to pause and turn our attention to God.
This looks like:
A volunteer-led devotional before breakfast
A staff-led conversation on the worksite at lunchtime
Time for sharing and worship after dinner
“The morning devotional helped focus the day on God and the greater purpose for being here.”
What started as a shoe distribution event in 2012 has blossomed into a full community fun event for families. Every year, community partners are invited to offer activities, carnival games, or giveaways for children in the hopes that parents will visit their tables to learn about programs.
Most items given away at the Fall Festival are donated by individuals or churches, locally and within the wider Mountain T.O.P. network. Such items include coats, shoes, socks, winter accessories, and hygiene items. We welcome volunteers to collect these items and bring them to Mountain T.O.P. Learn more about the Shoe-a-Month Club.
Fall Festival happens on the 4th Saturday of October, in addition to Major Home Repair.
Fall Festival
Registration Information
Fall 2026 Dates
October 1 - 4 | Major Home Repair only
October 8 - 11 | Major Home Repair only
October 15 - 18 | Major Home Repair only
October 22 - 25 | Major Home Repair & Fall Festival
2026 Fees
Returning Participant: $250
Former Staff*/First-Timer/Student: $210
Additional scholarships are available for former staff. Please contact Hailey for more information.
Financial Policies
If you would like to register on behalf of a group, please contact Hailey for registration instructions.
If you want to pay by check, select the “Pay Later” option during checkout. The $10 will be deducted from your final payment.
Your payment is due 2 weeks prior to your arrival date in camp, unless paying with a check in person. If we do not receive a payment before or at your time of arrival with no communication, there will be a late fee added to your total payment.
If you are paying by check or your church will be paying on your behalf, select the “Pay Later” option during checkout and email Hailey to let her know.
For those needing financial assistance, please reach out to Hailey to discuss payment options. We would rather have you here than not!
Once paid, refunds will not be issued; however, you may move your payment to a different AIM weekend within the calendar year.
Be sure to check our additional resources below.
Resources
In order to serve our community with dignity, we ask our volunteers to prepare themselves both spiritually and logistically. Please take time to read through our Core Guide, which introduces you to our service area and Mountain T.O.P.’s philosophies of service, as well as includes the required paperwork for participation.
All participants need to complete the following:
Adult Self-Screening Form (page 16): Please complete and send to Hailey prior to arrival. Everyone must have a background check on file with their church or Mountain T.O.P., current within the last three years. If you need Mountain T.O.P. to run a background check for you, please submit a payment of $10.
To pay for your background check by card, be sure to indicate in your online registration that you would like Mountain T.O.P. to run a background check for you when prompted. You can pay for a background check here.
Medical Information & Statement of Activities and Release (pages 14-15): TWO copies must be brought with you to camp and submitted during registration.
Need help recruiting more volunteers? Check out our Recruitment Resources for access to presentations and brochures. If you would like a Mountain T.O.P. staff person to speak to your church or group, let Rachael know. We’d love to help you tell the Mountain T.O.P. story.
Weekend Schedule
Thursday
5:00 pm — Registration
6:00 pm — Dinner
6:45 pm — Community Orientation, Worship, Field Orientation, Ministry Production Team (MPT) Breakdown & Project Assignments
Friday & Saturday
7:15 am — Group Morning Devotional
7:30 am — Breakfast
8:00 am — MPTs meet & leave for project sites
4:30 pm — All MPTs return to camp
6:00 pm — Dinner
6:45 pm — Sharing, Worship, Fellowship time
Sunday
7:15 am — Group Morning Devotional
7:30 am — Breakfast
8:00 am — Camp evaluation, Clean-up, Closing Circle
8:45 am — Departure
“The most impactful aspect of serving through home repair was that we served with a family where the need was very clear and it was easy to see how the work would affect them.”
2025 AIM Volunteer, Tennessee
The Impact of Home Repair
All of these repairs are vital to a homeowner’s well-being. New floors reduce the likelihood of slips, trips, and falls. A newly repaired bathroom can help a homeowner maintain their dignity and autonomy as they age in place. Many older adults will struggle with their mobility as they age; therefore, a safe and accessible bathroom can create a safe place for them as they encounter new challenges.
Home repairs can be one of the most affordable housing solutions. Investing in repairing a home can save a lot of money by preventing trips to the hospital or emergency room, improving a homeowner’s mental health, preventing fires or fire-related injuries, or preventing exposure to toxins.
Frequently Asked Questions
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AIM is geared toward volunteers who are 18 years old and older. Participants who are 16 and 17 years old are welcome to attend with a parent/guardian.
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Participants stay in cabins on site. These two cabins have 14 rooms with either two sets of bunk beds or two twin beds. There are bathrooms and a common area in each cabin, along with a refrigerator, coffee station, and beautiful porch to enjoy. Participants are responsible for providing their own bedding and towels.
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Breakfast and dinner are hot meals provided in our Dining Hall. Volunteers will take a brown bag lunch to the worksite. All meals from Thursday dinner to Sunday breakfast are provided. Our kitchen staff can accommodate dietary needs and allergies, if you notify us ahead of time. We ask that if you have dietary lifestyle choices that you assist our kitchen staff by providing some of your own food. Please contact Hailey for further questions.
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Absolutely! This is why we create Ministry Production Teams (MPTs) so those with little to no skill can be taught by those who do. We see that there are four needs that need addressed: physical, social, emotional, and spiritual. While the physical needs will be met through the home repair work, we highly emphasize building relationships with the families. Taking time to get to know the family is important. Additionally, there are always small tasks to help with, including site clean-up and safety coordination.
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Talk to Hailey, our Logistics Coordinator! You can collect books, coats, winter accessories (hats, gloves, scarves), hygiene items, socks, and shoes. Learn more about the Shoe-a-Month Club and how you can order straight from Amazon. If you have more ideas, let us know.
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On Thursday evening, our staff will facilitate the breakdown of teams. Traditionally, our goal is to create teams with a mix of experience, skills, and backgrounds. This both ensures that every project will have the necessary knowledge to complete the tasks and that volunteers are stretched and meet new people. For this reason, we try to separate family members, couples, and friends when possible.
On any worksite, there is work for every skill level. Because we value meeting the social, emotional, and spiritual needs of the family, we encourage Mountain T.O.P. volunteers to spend time building relationships with the families, from a socially-appropriate distance! Furthermore, each Ministry Production Team (MPT) has a Point Person. This person is a pre-designated volunteer that serves as a liaison between Mountain T.O.P.’s Service Area Managers and the rest of the team. The Point Person may have specific experience necessary for the particular project or a plethora of Mountain T.O.P. experience that can help the group feel comfortable on the worksite.
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The physical address for Camp Cumberland Pines is: 480 Old Hwy 56, Coalmont, TN 37313. We suggest using Google Maps for navigational purposes. You can search “ Mountain Top” and it will direct you to the correct place!
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Read our 2025 Spring Wrap-Up and 2025 Fall Wrap-Up to see pictures of previous projects, volunteer testimonies, and the value that is added to our community through home repair.