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The ICOF <ref> (http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/ICOF)international Circle of Faith)</ref> International Circle of Faith is a group of [[Pentecostal]], [[Charismatic]] or quasi Pentecostal churches, ministers and para church ministries.  See [[Christian]] [[Protestant]]  or [[Pentecostal]].  While the International Circle of Faith world headquarters is on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC a large part of their organized effort is African with representation in every country in Africa.  While the ICOF has some very large congregations (especially in the Congo) the rank and file of the ICOF is made up of small churches (those with less than 100 members), but lots of small churches have contributed to making a fairly large group.  According to <ref>[http://www.icof.net/clrroundtable/contactingicof.html contactingicof<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> According to ICOF sources: The ICOF has 39,085 ministers.  Total worldwide constituents in 2005, is listed at 10,936,349. <ref> International Circle of Faith World Headquarters. 1701 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20006. </ref>   

The ICOF <ref> (http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/ICOF)international Circle of Faith)</ref> International Circle of Faith is a group of [[Pentecostal]], [[Charismatic]] or quasi Pentecostal churches, ministers and para church ministries.  See [[Christian]] [[Protestant]]  or [[Pentecostal]].  While the International Circle of Faith world headquarters is on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC a large part of their organized effort is African with representation in every country in Africa.  While the ICOF has some very large congregations (especially in the Congo) the rank and file of the ICOF is made up of small churches (those with less than 100 members), but lots of small churches have contributed to making a fairly large group.  According to <ref>[http://www.icof.net/clrroundtable/contactingicof.html contactingicof<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> According to ICOF sources: The ICOF has 39,085 ministers.  Total worldwide constituents in 2005, is listed at 10,936,349. <ref> International Circle of Faith World Headquarters. 1701 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20006. </ref>   

Representatives of the International Circle of Faith are actively involved at the highest levels in many countries, especially in Africa where ICOF officials work closely with government in countries such as Nigeria, Liberia, Ghana, etc.  While the ICOF has been consistant in not endorsing political candidates, their leadership in the USA has been 'favored' by conservative candidates.  In recent years, the Presiding Bishop, Bernie L. Wade has been a guest at the White House (2004) under the Presidentcy of George W. Bush and aligned with conserative evangelical groups such as the National Religious Broadcasters <ref> http://www.adherents.com/people/pm/Harriet_Miers.html </ref> Apostolic coalition a pro-Israel conservative messianic political action committee.  <ref> http://www.guvwurld.org/cgi-bin/live.cgi?d=%2FReligion%2FVillage%20Voice%20-%20Apostolic%20Congress%20Influences%20Bush%20Middle%20East%20Policy%20Towards%20Armegeddon%20-%205-18-04. </ref>  <ref> http://www.apostoliccongress.com/ </ref>  In recent years, promoters of the "Roadmap for Peace" have sought the endorsement of the leadership of the ICOF.  <ref> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_map_for_peace </ref>

Representatives of the International Circle of Faith are actively involved at the highest levels in many countries, especially in Africa where ICOF officials work closely with government in countries such as Nigeria, Liberia, Ghana, etc.  While the ICOF has been consistent in not endorsing political candidates, their leadership in the USA has been 'favored' by conservative candidates.  In recent years, the Presiding Bishop, Bernie L. Wade has been a guest at the White House (2004) under the Presidency of George W. Bush and aligned with conservative evangelical groups such as the National Religious Broadcasters <ref> http://www.adherents.com/people/pm/Harriet_Miers.html </ref> Apostolic coalition a pro-Israel conservative messianic political action committee.  <ref> http://www.guvwurld.org/cgi-bin/live.cgi?d=%2FReligion%2FVillage%20Voice%20-%20Apostolic%20Congress%20Influences%20Bush%20Middle%20East%20Policy%20Towards%20Armegeddon%20-%205-18-04. </ref>  <ref> http://www.apostoliccongress.com/ </ref>  In recent years, promoters of the "Roadmap for Peace" have sought the endorsement of the leadership of the ICOF.  <ref> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_map_for_peace </ref>

== Distinction ==

== Distinction ==

In 1927 steps were taken toward reunifying these organizations. Meeting in a joint convention in [[Guthrie]], [[Oklahoma]], Emmanuel's Church in Jesus Christ and The Apostolic Churches of Jesus Christ merged, taking the name '''The Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ'''. This merger united about 400 Pentecostal ministers.  In 1931, a unity conference with representatives from four Pentecostal organizations met in [[Columbus, Ohio]], in an endeavor to bring all Pentecostals together. The Pentecostal Ministerial Alliance ministers voted to merge with The Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ, but the terms of the proposed merger were rejected by that body. Nevertheless, a union between The Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ and The Pentecostal Assemblies of the World was consummated in November 1931. The new body adopted the name of '''The Pentecostal Assemblies of Jesus Christ'''. <ref name=autogenerated2 />

In 1927 steps were taken toward reunifying these organizations. Meeting in a joint convention in [[Guthrie]], [[Oklahoma]], Emmanuel's Church in Jesus Christ and The Apostolic Churches of Jesus Christ merged, taking the name '''The Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ'''. This merger united about 400 Pentecostal ministers.  In 1931, a unity conference with representatives from four Pentecostal organizations met in [[Columbus, Ohio]], in an endeavor to bring all Pentecostals together. The Pentecostal Ministerial Alliance ministers voted to merge with The Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ, but the terms of the proposed merger were rejected by that body. Nevertheless, a union between The Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ and The Pentecostal Assemblies of the World was consummated in November 1931. The new body adopted the name of '''The Pentecostal Assemblies of Jesus Christ'''. <ref name=autogenerated2 />

1932 was a pivital year for the Pentecostal movement in the United States.  Pentecostal historians generally agree that "in 1932, The Pentecostal Ministerial Alliance changed its name to The Pentecostal Church, Incorporated (PCI), reflecting its organizational structure.  In 1936, the PCI ministers voted to work toward an amalgamation with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Jesus Christ (PAJC)". <ref>[http://members.tripod.com/nbctupc/oldest.htm UPCi History<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>.  Final union, however, proved elusive until 1945, when these two Pentecostal organizations combined to form the United Pentecostal Church. In 1955, citing dissatisfaction with the treatment of black ministers, some members of the PAJC reorganized under the direction of a key group of ministers which included Bishop Ray Oscar Cornell (Apostolic Faith Church of God, 2050 W. 55th Street, Cleveland, Ohio), Bishop Charles Bernard Gillespie (Fairmont, WV), and Bishop Carl Angle (Niles, OH). <ref name=autogenerated1> Pentecostal Outlook. March 1961.  Volume 18.  Issue 3. </ref>  In 2001, ministers from the PAJC and ministers from a number of other organizations met in Cleveland Ohio.  Their focus was to bring greater unity to the Pentecostal movement and to other similarly minded groups.  With this in mind they reorganized under the International Circle of Faith.  <ref> History of the Apostolic Faith Church of God.  ICOF.  Dr. Bernie L. Wade.  Copywrite 2007. </ref> The key contributors to this effort were Dr. Bernie L. Wade, Dr. Jerome Campher and Dr. Frank Repper" <ref name=autogenerated1 />  See [[UPCI]], [[PAW]]

1932 was a pivotal year for the Pentecostal movement in the United States.  Pentecostal historians generally agree that "in 1932, The Pentecostal Ministerial Alliance changed its name to The Pentecostal Church, Incorporated (PCI), reflecting its organizational structure.  In 1936, the PCI ministers voted to work toward an amalgamation with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Jesus Christ (PAJC)". <ref>[http://members.tripod.com/nbctupc/oldest.htm UPCi History<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>.  Final union, however, proved elusive until 1945, when these two Pentecostal organizations combined to form the United Pentecostal Church. In 1955, citing dissatisfaction with the treatment of black ministers, some members of the PAJC reorganized under the direction of a key group of ministers which included Bishop Ray Oscar Cornell (Apostolic Faith Church of God, 2050 W. 55th Street, Cleveland, Ohio), Bishop Charles Bernard Gillespie (Fairmont, WV), and Bishop Carl Angle (Niles, OH). <ref name=autogenerated1> Pentecostal Outlook. March 1961.  Volume 18.  Issue 3. </ref>  In 2001, ministers from the PAJC and ministers from a number of other organizations met in Cleveland Ohio.  Their focus was to bring greater unity to the Pentecostal movement and to other similarly minded groups.  With this in mind they reorganized under the International Circle of Faith.  <ref> History of the Apostolic Faith Church of God.  ICOF.  Dr. Bernie L. Wade.  Copywrite 2007. </ref> The key contributors to this effort were Dr. Bernie L. Wade, Dr. Jerome Campher and Dr. Frank Repper" <ref name=autogenerated1 />  See [[UPCI]], [[PAW]]

== Publications ==

== Publications ==