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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.  While the International Circle of Faith world headquarters is on Pennsylvania Avenue in [[Washington, D.C.]], a large part of their organized effort is [[Africa]]n 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 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>

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>

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