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The researcher usually identified himself as a researcher and an Evangelical Christian. This double identity provided a favourable climate in the interviews and visits to the churches although it was not always necessary. The author came to the analysis of the phenomena under investigation for academic reasons but he also has a pastoral concern, to understand up to what point the NPCs are interested in getting involved with the challenge of being agents of change in Guatemalan society. The field work was carried out using this double identity and concerns.\u000Ad. Interviews outside of Neo-Pentecostal churches\u000ASome interviews were also carried out with some external observers of the NPCs within Guatemala and in other countries to get a wider understanding of the phenomenon of Guatemalan Neo-Pentecostalism.\u000A(1) Internal observers (IO)\u000AWith the idea of having an external perspective of the NPCs ten well known leaders in the country were interviewed. Nine of them were Evangelical leaders from historical, Pentecostals and independent churches within the Evangelical context. They work in different institutions within and outside of the Evangelical circle. A Jesuit theologian was included in this list to have the opinion of a Catholic observer [see Appendix table 1.4]. The perspective of this group was important in helping to understand how the Neo- Pentecostals are seen from the outside. Among the observers chosen were theologians, historians, pastors, professionals and some politicians who know the Evangelical context of the country. These interviews were carried out in their place of work and lasted for an hour and in some cases two and a half hours. These interviews were recorded and later transcribed.\u000A(2) External observers (EO)\u000A36\u000A