The training of faithful men who will carry the gospel to the next generation is crucial for the life of the church. In this exposition of 2 Timothy 2:2, the author shows why this training is so important. It is on this ground that seminaries are established.

Who should be responsible for theological training? Should the seminary be under the church or independent? This article lays the biblical ground for a church-controlled seminary, while highlighting the dangers of independent theological training. The author ends by showing the benefits of church-controlled seminaries.