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NPCs inculcate ethic values in their members to impulse the surging of social capital? The investigation found various instances of teaching to form leadership. A description of these programmes follows. Most are of recent foundation and function as departments tied to the churches.\u000ATo understand these programmes the researcher participated in some class and congresses in order to comprehend their theological emphasis. He was surprised by the punctuality, dynamism, commitment, and discipline of the leadership of the LDG to attend and participate in the weekly meetings of the family groups. This is surprising as they arrive after work usually by public transport. He also observed the interest of some lay people to learn in the services and workshops offered. They take notes during the pastor\u2019s message. These training programmes are new and not every one participates in them yet in relation to the total Neo-Pentecostal population. Some of these programmes will now be discussed briefly.\u000Aa. Seminaries and Biblical Institutes\u000AThese churches offer both formal and informal biblical teaching. The Neo-Pentecostal Theological Seminary of the IFD offers diplomas in Baccalaureate, teacher training in biblical studies and offers a bachelors degree in theology since 1992.77 It is directed to workers, pastors and lay leaders so that they can serve in the context of the local church. The ESH church forms leadership through the Leadership Institute (ILES). They offer a two year diploma in biblical studies that provides knowledge of the Bible, character formation and abilities for Christian ministry. According to their director they encourage their leaders to contribute to society, be agents of change and transformation, and stimulate them to have an interest and a call to have political participation in society (A7ESH).\u000AThe LDG church forms its leaders through their own institutes and material. Their programmes provide training to serve in the church, leadership development, topics about\u000A77 In \u2018Prospecto, Reglamento y Calendario de Actividades 1996 of the Seminario B\u00EDblico Teol\u00F3gico Neo- Pentecostal Panamericano.\u000A136\u000A