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among themselves and they almost have no cooperation links with churches of the low and working middle class. The isolation between the groups does not help the generation of social capital: \u2018A society of many virtuous but isolated individuals is not necessarily rich in social capital\u2019 (Putnam 2000: 19). In the same way the NPCs will have to deal with the challenge of individualism which tends to erode a sense of community. That is why the NPL will have to open themselves to work with other Evangelicals and to learn from their history and experience. This opening up to others is needed because the NPCs tend to be self-sufficient and do not to recognize that they are mistaken: \u2018Although Charismatic Renewal has had a substantial effect on traditional denominations, it has largely failed to transform the structures in which it finds itself operating\u2019 (Percy in Hunt et. al. 1997: 231).\u000AAnother challenge has to do with their need to consolidate the permanence of their membership and transition in the future. This warning is very important in the context of the growth of the mega-churches in Guatemala. As it was observed previously the NPCs experience certain rotation of members that could in the long term be detrimental, especially because those churches do not demand membership at all. Therefore, people do not feel a greater commitment with the congregation which they attend. When they do not find what they are looking for they transfer to another church (IO1). The sprouting of voluntary associations can be affected by the weakening of the churches. In the United States \u2018More people are \u201Csurfing\u201D from congregation to congregation more frequently, so that while they may still be \u201Creligious\u201D, they are less committed to a particular community of believers\u2019 (Putnam 2000: 72, 74).\u000AFinally, although the NPCs are new churches, some are in the process of changing their leadership. The founding pastors need to pass the baton to the new generation of pastors and these transitions always bring tensions. These changes could also be beneficial in other churches as new leaders emerge. This is especially true in churches where there are young pastors who are more open to think about social issues. These could in the future provide a greater push for social projection in the churches.\u000A351\u000A