Theological education is the task and responsibility of the church. Scriptures declare the church of the living God to be, "the pillar and support of the truth" (1 Timothy 3:15). The training at TES takes place within the context of the life and oversight of local churches. Faithful and proven pastors, teachers, and leaders from all five churches unite to provide the student with an education that combines informed scholarship with pastoral mentoring. Video-linked classrooms are located in the following churches: