Pastors and leaders gather one every two months to do seminary studies. Dr. Joselito Arrellano travels from Quito and lives with them for that week where they study and do practical work in outlying communities. Some students have to travel up to 8 hours by bus leaving their families for a week struggling with their provisions but they are committed to learn and better prepare for ministry. Al was able to substitute for him during a week of his absence and the students also received some training in counseling and dealing with past hurts and personal issues.