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Three Evangelical leaders abroad who know the Neo-Pentecostal phenomenon thoroughly were also interviewed [see Appendix table 1.5]. The interviews were carried out in international events outside of Guatemala where the researcher met them. They were recorded and later transcribed.\u000A4. Questionnaires\u000AThe investigation assumed the qualitative methodology which was used with the laity of these churches. At the same time the researcher considered it useful to carry out a survey of opinions in order to have a tool to contrast the opinions of the interviewees. In the research the quota sampling, to survey the NP was chosen because it allowed the researcher to have a wider perspective of the population selected. According to Haralambos & Holborn, \u2018Quota sampling usually requires the researcher to ask a number of personal question to determine whether the respondent has the characteristics of a quota group on which information is required\u2019 (1995: 831-32). The survey was based on the principle objective of the investigation that of measuring the presence and social role of the NPCs. A general survey went to 560 lay people (GSNPL General Survey of Neo- Pentecostal Lay people). The amount of surveys done was due the fact that these are very big churches with thousands of members.\u000AThe questionnaire which was based on the primary objective of the study was in the multiple choice format where the lay people could choose their options [see the questionnaire in the appendix]. The age of those participating oscillated between eighteen and seventy-nine. The majority of those surveyed were between the ages of twenty-two and forty. Half of those surveyed were women and the other half men. The survey was given to lay people involved in diverse activities of the church on the day stipulated by the pastors during their different activities. The questionnaires were passed out after they had been read and authorized by the senior pastor.\u000A37\u000A