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5. Impulse of social programmes\u000AWhat the NPL suggest to do in favour of development? Some of them say that is necessary to create different social programmes to face poverty and to contribute to the development of the country. They indicated that \u2018what we must do to change this country is to take the church to society through projects of social aid\u2019. This implies for some \u2018committed and organized participation in society\u2019. They also pointed to the need to develop \u2018health programmes\u2019, \u2018education projects\u2019, programmes of \u2018aid to families who need food\u2019, and \u2018the provision of psychological aid to families who are affected by violence in the country\u2019. One informant commented that \u2018self sustainable projects need to be promoted based on the providence of God\u2019, such as \u2018producing vegetables\u2019, \u2018or small businesses created diminish unemployment\u2019. According to them poverty will be diminished with the \u2018establishment of small companies to generate jobs\u2019, as well as an improved social conscience among entrepreneurs who need to pay just wages.\u000AThese opinions in certain cases have taken form and spirit in small projects which some people are developing. For example a young couple from the IVF church shared with the researcher two projects which emerged for two different routes. They started a small yoghurt firm in order to support their family and to provide work for others. The second project came about due to family needs. They founded a centre for children with Down\u2019s syndrome because they have a son with this condition. The researcher was able to see them on several occasions leading the worship and encouraging others to find and rest in the power of God. For them this experience of God is what changes and transforms the mind and behaviour of believers to help others in need. Miller & Yamamori (2007) point out that this phenomenon extends to different parts of the world. They found several Pentecostal churches where revival has also touched the social sphere of mission.\u000AThe opinions of NPL about social programmes show a proactive vision in society which is part of their religious experience. They and their families have managed to move up in the workforce. Gooren in his study among a small sample of Guatemalan\u000A289\u000A