ARTHUR BLESSITT EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION
To carry the cross and share the message of Jesus Christ worldwide through on-foot pilgrimages, public evangelism, media, and published resources for the purpose of calling people to faith and salvation.
About ARTHUR BLESSITT EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION
Arthur Blessitt Evangelistic Association is a Colorado-based, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) ministry best known for Arthur Blessitt’s decades-long practice of carrying a 12-foot cross on pilgrimages to every nation, territory and major island group to preach the Gospel and distribute ministry materials.
The organization supports worldwide evangelistic activity through cross walks and public witness, publishing (books, DVDs, music), speaking engagements and an online ministry; after Arthur Blessitt’s death on January 14, 2025 the ministry has continued under family leadership with ongoing online content and stewardship of the ministry’s legacy and resources.
Notable achievements
Guinness World Record — Longest ongoing pilgrimage
Recognized for carrying a cross for decades and recording more than 40,000 miles across hundreds of countries, territories and island groups—the ministry’s signature accomplishment.
Global footprint
Documented cross-carrying ministry spanning every region of the world (reported as over 300 countries/territories and island groups), creating sustained international visibility for the ministry.
Documentary & published works
Subject of the feature documentary 'The Cross, The Arthur Blessitt Story' and multiple books and audio resources used to share the ministry’s testimony and evangelistic approach.
At a glance
- Total assets
- $659K
- Annual revenue
- $196K
- Tax status
- 501(c)(3)Public charity
- EIN
- 95-6205400
- Location
- Littleton, CO
- Website
- blessitt.com
- On Mahalo since
- November 2025
Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.
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