
Faith Walk Ministries
Faith Walk
Ministries was founded by Carol Cruise. Her vision is to walk around the perimeter of the
United States and pray for our country. The mission...to claim this country
for God and God's purpose and to share His love with all people.
In October of 2000, the vision was shared with over 100 Christians at a
Christian conference in Williamsburg, Virginia. At that time, plans were made
to begin the walk in January 2002.
The walk began on January 1, 2002, at 3:00 p.m. when the first steps north
were taken out of South Beach Miami, Florida. A three foot cross was placed in
the ground at the southern most point of the beach to mark the start of the
venture. It was here, as friends and family gathered, they began to walk and
pray for the United States of America.
For each mile walked around the perimeter of the United States, a
small cross
is planted. These crosses are left to mark Cruise's progress and to
spread the message of God's Love. Each cross has a card attached, explaining the
ministry and asking that the cross be passed on.
Cruise walked until Thanksgiving the first year. The next
several years, Carol attended several conferences and shared her
testimony at various churches and other events throughout the winter months,
when the weather did not permit her to walk. She then resumed the perimeter
walk at the exact location. Since reaching the West Coast, Carol has been
walking year round. Check out the Mapped Progress page for further updates.
Carol Cruise lost her right leg due to an injury in surgery. She
had to undergo 15 more surgeries over a three year period, in attempts to save her
leg. The result was amputation. During this time, she felt tremendous strength
from God as He carried her through the ordeal.
Since the amputation, Carol has encouraged other amputees and their families
to concentrate on their abilities...not their disabilities. She has spoken to a
variety of age groups about her situation and has encouraged them to see others as
people just like themselves, focusing on their abilities instead of their disabilities.
Carol plans to walk the entire 10,000+ miles around the United States as she
prays for our country and continues to encourage "differently abled" people.
She encourages all to focus on their God given abilities instead of their
so-called disabilities. Carol expects to complete the walk o December
31st, 2010.
Cruise will visit churches and other events during her walk around the
United States. To schedule a speaking engagement in your area
contact:
Faith Walk
Ministries
P.O. Box 36776
Canton, OH 44735
330-962-1070