Walking by Faith: Gregory Jones’ six-year mission to carry the cross across America - Gainesville Times

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Walking by Faith: Gregory Jones’ six-year mission to carry the cross across America

Gregory Jones, who has been walking across America carrying a large wooden cross since 2019, poses with the symbol of his mission outside The Times’ office in Gainesville. - photo by Greg Finan Jr.

Faith Walk.jpg — Gregory Jones, who has been walking across America carrying a large wooden cross since 2019, poses with the symbol of his mission outside The Times’ office in Gainesville. - photo by Greg Finan Jr.

Gregory Jones doesn’t have a car. He gave it away in 2019, along with his job, his bank account, and everything he owned – except for the clothes on his back and a wooden cross.