Gweru-born prophet and founder of King Ministries Gerry King last week held gospel crusades in the United States of America where he drew congregants preaching the word of God as well as healing sessions.

King  who has previously held gospel crusades in Africa and Asian countries said his mission is to take the word of God to all parts of the world.

"I was in Cleveland, Ohio, New York and Houston in Texas where l preached the gospel, healed people and conducted free consultations on spiritual gifts,"King told NewsDay Life and Style in an interview.

"This was my first time to be in America and the reception was warm. I have held gospel crusades in Africa and some Asian countries and the key message in these gospel outreaches is using the word of God to bring love, hope and peace to the world."

In December last year King was honoured in Nigeria where he won an award for Best Programme on LoveworldSAT channel.

LoveworldSAT is a gospel digital satellite television channel which is the brainchild of famous Nigerian pastor Chris Oyakhilome who is the founder of Christ Embassy Ministries.

King is also an author of inspirational books.