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their social aid programmes. In some cases it is not a matter of ambiguity, but a lack of interest in investing efforts towards social projects.\u000Aa. Understanding social responsibility\u000AAlthough not all the NPS have the same idea about the theme, they do show interest in social problems. They believe that Christians ought to have a positive presence in society. One Pastor affirms that the mission of the church is to assume the role of \u2018salt\u2019 and \u2018light\u2019 (P2FCG). For those pastors the Christian perspective of living for God means to be involved in society. The gospel of Jesus Christ has applications for the whole human being. In their perspective the proclamation of the gospel is for people\u2019s salvation and to transform nations (20 A\u00F1os Fraternidad Cristiana de Guatemala 1999a: 5). This includes preoccupation for the spiritual issues and a concern for the social development of their hearers.\u000AThe Pastor of \u2018Familia de Dios\u2019 church notes that the Word of God \u2018ought to affect the mind, the soul, the heart and the spirit of the believers\u2019 so that \u2018wherever they go they will exercise and practice the gospel\u2019 (P5IFD). From this same perspective the LDG pastors note that \u2018the church ought to be occupied in both spiritual and material things\u2019 (P4LDG). Other Pastor believes that the preaching of the gospel brings, above all, spiritual and emotional restoration to people. According to this perspective, the restoration of people will bring inner healing (resolution of emotional problems) which enables them to confront their world (P6IVF).\u000AThe ICV pastor (P1ICV) interprets the church\u2019s mission in terms of the kingdom of God. In the light of this declaration he points out that the church should be present in the world as the kingdom of God has to do with the restoration of everything. His perspective follows in some way the re-constructionist ideas which appeal to the Old Testament model for governing of nations. According to this pastor the church\u2019s mission goes beyond preaching the gospel and making passive disciples. From this perspective the kingdom of\u000A187\u000A