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 Ministry was a mission sent out of New Hope Temple of Canton,
OH, and is now in the process of becoming an independent ministry with
it's own 501C3 (federal nonprofit status).
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 part 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.
Each mile walked around the perimeter of the United States, a one foot cross
is placed. These crosses are left to mark Cruise's progress and to
spread the word of her mission. Each cross has a card attached, explaining the
ministry and asking that the cross be passed to the west of the location it was
found.
Cruise walked 1451 miles during 2002, stopping for the year in
Hopewell, New Jersey. She also 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 resumed the perimeter
walk on April 8, 2003, stepping off from the exact location, which cross # 1451
was placed. Check out the Mapped Progress page for further updates.
Carol Cruise lost her right leg due to an injury in December of 1992. She
had gone through 15 surgeries over a two-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 ages about her situation and has encouraged them to see others as a
person, focusing on their abilities instead of their disabilities.
Carol Cruise was ordained in March of 1999. She served as the Pastor
of Evangelism and Activities Director at New Hope Temple, Canton, Ohio from June
1999 to October 2001.
Carol plans to walk the entire 12,000+ 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. During an average month, Carol walks about 200 miles.
The walk should take several years to complete.
Cruise will schedule speaking and preaching engagements around the
United States as the walk progresses. To schedule her to speak to your
organization, contact:
Faith Walk
Ministries
P.O. Box 36776
Canton, OH 44735
330-962-1070
