TULSA, Okla. (AP) -- The Rev. Kenneth E. Hagin, who started preaching at age 17 and grew his congregation into an international ministry, died Friday morning at age 86.

Hagin, who is considered one of the early pioneers in the healing ministry, founded what is now known as Kenneth Hagin Ministries in 1962.

Broken Arrow-based Kenneth Hagin Ministries started Campmeeting with the idea of holding a meeting similar to the old-time Methodist campmeetings.

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. (AP) _ The Rev. Kenneth Hagin's mourners gathered by the thousands Wednesday, bound by stories of his ministry, his orneriness and his down-to-earth preaching on a higher faith.

Founder of Rhema Bible Institute dies<br><br>TULSA, Okla. (AP) -- The Rev. Kenneth E. Hagin, who started preaching at age 17 and grew his congregation into an international ministry, died Friday ...