Come spend a week in missions to Nashville's inner-city children. Not only will you put your love in action you will be challenged to dig deep into God's Word.

Short Term Mission Trips Large Groups Whether teens or adults, or a mix of both, we can facilitate your group of up to 50. If you are considering a group of more than 50, please call to discuss possible arrangements. Small Groups Groups as small as 8 may schedule a week of their own, smaller groups may choose to join with another already scheduled week. Families and Homeschoolers Turn your family vacation into a missions trip! If scheduled apart from another DTI group a modified schedule will pertain. Great Value! Rate Chart Overview Since 1995, Cottage Cove has consistently offered high quality short term missions trips in Nashville. Our best advertisement comes from those who have experienced one of these trips. Small and large groups are welcome! By special arrangement, all DTI missions accommodations are at a hotel in Nashville (complete pool). Your missions experience begins with, and includes, the Sunday evening meal and then continues for a full week, ending with breakfast on Saturday morning. All meals are provided for the week. Starting on Monday morning, your day begins with your departure from the hotel at 9:00 am. At Cottage Cove you will start each day with a time of challenging Bible study with teacher Brent MacDonald. A curriculum will be provided for each paid participant as we “go deep” into the word of God and consider topics important to believers today. Come prepared to learn... Bible study is what you make it! Each afternoon your mission experience continues with preparation for programming with the inner-city children who attend Cottage Cove, and/or assisting in projects which keep our facilities in ready condition for ministry. Of course, direct interaction with the children is a highlight of the day! Your organized day concludes at 7:30 pm, at the close of the corporate evening meal. Groups may choose to plan further organized acitivities in the evening, or merely relax in the pool. Missions trips are often synonymous with poor food. Not here! A continental breakfast bar is included at your hotel each morning. Beverages and snacks are served throughout the day. Amazing lunches are prepared at Cottage Cove under the supervision of our well-trained and professional staff. Dinner meals feature professionally prepared foods, catered to the hotel, or an opportunity to experience the cuisine of Nashville restuarants (i.e. Pizza buffet, Chinese Buffet, and a recent favorite, a Kurdish restaurant). Of course, all this is included in your registration fee. DTI is focused on teens and adults, including seniors, though special arrangements are available for families. You can reserve your own week or choose to share the experience with other groups, if possible. While late spring and summer are prime DTI weeks, opportunities are available year round, including spring breaks. Sample Week Schedule Arrive Sunday Evening 6:00 pm Dinner (at Hotel) 7:00 Orientation in the Conference Room 7:45 Leader’s Meeting in Conference Room Monday - Wednesday, Friday 9:00 am Depart from Hotel 9:20 Arrive at Cottage Cove 9:30 - 11:30 Discipleship sessions 11:30 Lunch (at Cottage Cove) 12:30 Prepare for children and/or continue projects 2:30 - 5:45 Children’s programming 6:30 Dinner (at the Hotel or Restaurant) Thursday 9:00 am Thursday Morning Adventure 11:30 Lunch (Bag Lunch) 1:00 Arrive at Cottage Cove 1:15 Prepare for children and/or continue projects 2:30 - 5:45 Children’s programming 6:30 Dinner (at the Hotel or Restaurant) Evening programs and activities are per the group leader’s discretion. Forms and Information Documents (PDF) DTI Individual Application Form DTI Individual Medical Release DTI Individual Liability Waiver DTI General Guidelines DTI General Information Form DTI Team Work Sheet DTI Suggested Packing List DTI Standard Schedule DTI Group Recreation Possibilities Summary of Policies for Missionaries Our Statement of Faith eMail us at dti@cottagecove.org for more information or to reserve your life changing week of training, discipleship, and fellowship.