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CHAPTER VI\u000ACONCLUSIONS AND DISCUSSION OF THE ROLE AND SOCIAL PRESENCE OF THE NEO-PENTECOSTAL CHURCHES\u000AThis Chapter presents a synthesis of the discoveries made in the investigation in the light of the analysis of the NPCs in previous chapters. Finally, some recommendations for future studies are proposed.\u000AA. REVIEW\u000AKeeping in mind Stoll\u2019s hypothesis, the thesis sets out to analyse the role and religious presence of the NPCs within the Guatemalan context. Specifically the thesis analyses the articulation and function of their social vision in Guatemalan society. The first Chapter presents introductory aspects including the theoretical framework of the problem and the methodology to follow in the investigation. The work began with the presentation of the investigation proposal, bibliographical analyses, and the interaction with the supervisors and the exposition of the process to follow in the field work. Questionnaires for interviews and surveys were prepared and applied as field work in different periods of time. Why the churches under discussion were chosen, the way in which the samples were selected, and the procedures followed with the interviewees and surveyed laity and professionals were stated.\u000ALater a profile of the NPCs, drawn from their own stories, was presented in chapter two. As far as possible they were allowed to draw a photograph of themselves in order to understand their ideas, beliefs and practices of faith with respect to their role and social presence. Pastors and lay people were interviewed. To understand their situation, the researcher visited churches, attended services and diverse events as well as gathered material from his sources and external bibliography. The visits were made over three periods of time, although the researcher returned to the field work as required. The survey was conducted after explaining its content and obtaining authorization from the pastors.\u000A324\u000A