2026 Riverwood - Ability Ministries
Ability Ministries, Louisville, TN
Join Southeast Christian Church on a mission trip to Riverwood, a residential campus of Ability Ministry in Louisville, TN. Ability Ministry is dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through faith-based programming, housing, and community involvement. This trip is a wonderful opportunity to serve and support their mission by helping with vital projects such as cleaning, gardening, and facility upkeep. Our team of 20 will come alongside the staff and residents to help maintain a welcoming, beautiful, and functional environment. People of all ages are welcome—bring your family, your small group, or come solo and make new connections while making a difference!
There are a few requirements to attend this trip.
1. Complete a Southeast Volunteer Application.
2. If age 18 or over, complete the online MinistrySafe training.
3. All trips require a deposit, which is non-refundable. The IRS considers all monies going towards a mission trip as a charitable donation. To comply with IRS guidelines, we are unable to refund any monies submitted.
4. Once registration opens, you may begin fundraising. Please be aware, at no time are donations refundable. They are considered charitable contributions by the IRS, and as such, can not be refunded.
For more information, reach out to the Short-Term Missions Team at [email protected] and they can direct you to the trip team leader.
18 going
Financial
$600.00
Due 5/25/2026
$50.00
| $50.00 | Non-refundable Deposit Due 1/28/2026 | |
| $275.00 | Half-Funds Due 3/11/2026 | |
| $275.00 | Full-Funds Due 5/25/2026 |
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Southeast Volunteer Application must be completed within 5 days of trip application. Missions Ministry will send to each applicant who has not already completed one or needs a renewal.
- If over 18, MinistrySafe online training must be complete within 5 days of trip application.
- NON-REFUNDABLE $50 deposit is required at time of application.
Responsibilities
- SE Volunteer Application completed for adults - Missions Logistics will send to you if this is need
- Mandatory attendance at team meeting(s) and overnight team retreat. If you can't attend the retreat (3 weeks before trip departure) please consider a different trip.
- It is the team member's responsibility to fundraise for the trip. If fundraising goals are not met, participant will either be required to cover the amount not raised or drop from trip.
- All deadlines must be met and participant acknowledges missing a deadline will cause disqualification from trip.
- Read & agree to the Social Media Policy.
Restrictions
- This trip is open to all ages.
- Trip focus is cleaning, gardening, and other needed projects.
Preparation
- Discuss trip with your family to determine if it is the right fit for you at this time.
- Reach out to the team leader with any questions you may have before formally applying.
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