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American pastor and musician

Steven Furtick Pastor Steven Furtick in 2023 Church Elevation Church Orders Ordination 2006 Personal details Born Larry Stevens Furtick (1980-02-19) February 19, 1980 (age 46) Moncks Corner, South Carolina, U.S. Spouse Holly Furtick ​ (m. 2002)​ Children 3 Occupation preacher, singer, pastor, author, songwriter Alma mater North Greenville University Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Musical career Member of Elevation Worship Sons of Sunday Musical artist Years active 2004–present Website www.stevenfurtick.com

**Larry Stevens Furtick Jr.[1]** (born February 19, 1980), known professionally as **Steven Furtick**, is an American pastor, author,[2] singer, and composer of [Elevation Worship](/source/Elevation_Worship). He is the founder and general overseer of [Elevation Church](/source/Elevation_Church), based in [Charlotte, North Carolina](/source/Charlotte%2C_North_Carolina).

## Early life and education

Furtick was born and raised in [Moncks Corner, South Carolina](/source/Moncks_Corner%2C_South_Carolina), and attended [Berkeley High School](/source/Berkeley_High_School_(Moncks_Corner%2C_South_Carolina)).[3] At the age of 16, after reading the book *Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire* by [Jim Cymbala](/source/Jim_Cymbala), he felt called to pastor a church in a major city.[4] He studied at [North Greenville University](/source/North_Greenville_University) in communication and earned a [Bachelor of Arts](/source/Bachelor_of_Arts); he then studied at [Southern Baptist Theological Seminary](/source/Southern_Baptist_Theological_Seminary) and earned a [Master of Divinity](/source/Master_of_Divinity).[5]

## Ministry

In 2004, Furtick served as [worship leader](/source/Cantor_(Christianity)) at Christ Covenant Church in [Shelby, North Carolina](/source/Shelby%2C_North_Carolina), a [Baptist](/source/Baptist) Church.[4] In 2006, he moved to [Charlotte, North Carolina](/source/Charlotte%2C_North_Carolina) and founded [Elevation Church](/source/Elevation_Church) with seven families and his own.[6] The church had their first service on February 5, 2006.

In 2007, he helped found the music group [Elevation Worship](/source/Elevation_Worship) as a songwriter and since has been nominated for GMA Dove and Grammy Awards,[7] winning a Grammy for their album, *[Old Church Basement](/source/Old_Church_Basement)*.[8]

In 2007, he made headlines when his church gave $40,000 to members in envelopes with $5, $20 and even $1,000, telling them to spend it kindly on others.[4]

Furtick speaks at events all over the world including the 2011 Global Leadership Summit hosted by [Bill Hybels](/source/Bill_Hybels),[9] the C3 Conference 2012 hosted by [Ed Young Jr.](/source/Ed_Young_Jr.),[10] the Hillsong Conference 2012 hosted by [Brian Houston](/source/Brian_Houston_(pastor)),[11] and the Presence Conference in 2012 and 2013 hosted by [Phil Pringle](/source/Phil_Pringle).[12] Furtick also participated in The Elephant Room 1 and The Elephant Room 2 hosted by [James MacDonald](/source/James_MacDonald_(pastor)).[13] Furtick was named to [Oprah's](/source/Oprah_Winfrey) *SuperSoul100* list of visionaries and influential leaders in 2016.[14]

In 2012, in response to a need of mentorship for 1,000 students in area schools, Furtick launched an outreach program at Elevation Church called the M1 Initiative. Furtick said: "We have always said we want to be a blessing to our city and support our leaders with a volunteer force they can count on." More than 1,600 members responded and committed to mentoring a child for the 2012–2013 school year.[15]

Furtick has committed to donating 12 percent of Elevation Church's giving to support outreach efforts nationally and globally.[16]

## Public life and media

Furtick is a [*New York Times* best selling author](/source/New_York_Times_Best_Seller).[2] He has also participated in various philanthropic campaigns, donating clothes and furniture to families in need.[4]

In 2013, Furtick declined to answer questions regarding his salary, his tax-free housing allowance, how much he makes from books and speaking fees, and how the church is governed.[17] Elevation has stated that Furtick is generous to the church with the money he receives from writing books—that he arranges for the church to purchase his books directly from the publisher, allowing Elevation to receive the author's discount and keep the money from sales. They have also reported that the publisher pays the church to produce marketing materials to promote Furtick's books. Elevation has confirmed that Furtick's salary is set by a Board of Overseers composed of other [megachurch](/source/Megachurch) pastors, who vote on his salary based on a compensation study conducted by an outside firm, and that Furtick does not vote on his own salary.[18][19]

On October 2, 2020, [Trinity Broadcasting Network](/source/Trinity_Broadcasting_Network) began airing programming from Furtick, replacing the [Kenneth Copeland](/source/Kenneth_Copeland) ministries program *Believer's Voice of Victory*.[20]

## Bibliography

- Furtick, Steven (2010). [*Sun Stand Still: What Happens When You Dare to Ask God for the Impossible*](https://archive.org/details/isbn_9781601423221). [Multnomah Books](/source/Multnomah_Books). [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-1-60142-322-1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1-60142-322-1).

- Furtick, Steven (2012). *Greater: Dream Bigger. Start Smaller. Ignite God's Vision for Your Life*. [Multnomah Books](/source/Multnomah_Books). [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-1-60142-325-2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1-60142-325-2).

- Furtick, Steven (2014). *Crash The Chatterbox: Hearing God's Voice Above All Others*. [Multnomah Books](/source/Multnomah_Books). [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-1-60142-456-3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1-60142-456-3).

- Furtick, Steven (2016). *(Un)Qualified: How God Uses Broken People to Do Big Things*. [Multnomah Books](/source/Multnomah_Books). [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-1601424594](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1601424594).

- Furtick, Steven (2017). *Seven-Mile Miracle: Journey Into the Presence of God Through the Last Words of Jesus*. [Multnomah Books](/source/Multnomah_Books). [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-160142-922-3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-160142-922-3).

- Furtick, Steven (2024). *Do the New You: 6 Mindsets to Become Who You Were Created to Be*. [Multnomah Books](/source/Multnomah_Books). [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-154600-682-4](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-154600-682-4).

- Furtick, Steven (2026). *Do the True You: Stop Faking It for Others and Find Out Who God Says You Are*. [Hachette Nashville](/source/Hachette_Book_Group). [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-154600-968-9](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-154600-968-9).

## Awards and nominations

### GMA Dove Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result 2017[21] "O Come to the Altar" (credited as songwriter) Song of the Year Nominated Worship Song of the Year Nominated 2018[22] "Do It Again" (credited as songwriter) Worship Song of the Year Nominated 2020[23][24] "See a Victory" (credited as songwriter) Song of the Year Nominated "The Blessing (Live)" (credited as songwriter) Worship Recorded Song of the Year Won 2021[23][25] "Graves into Gardens" (credited as songwriter) Song of the Year Nominated "The Blessing" (credited as songwriter) Won Himself Songwriter of the Year (Non-artist) Nominated "Never Lost" (credited as songwriter) Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year Nominated "Tumbas A Jardines" (credited as songwriter) Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year Nominated "Graves into Gardens" (credited as songwriter) Worship Recorded Song of the Year Won "Jireh" (credited as songwriter) Nominated Graves into Gardens (credited as producer) Worship Album of the Year Nominated Old Church Basement (credited as producer) Won Living Color (credited as producer) Children's Album of the Year Nominated 2022[26] "Jireh" (credited as songwriter) Song of the Year Nominated Worship Recorded Song of the Year Nominated "Rattle!" (credited as songwriter) Song of the Year Nominated Lion (credited as producer and art director) Worship Album of the Year Nominated Recorded Music Packaging of the Year Nominated

### Grammy Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Source 2019 Hallelujah Here Below Best Contemporary Christian Music Album Nominated [27] 2021 "The Blessing" (credited as songwriter) Best Contemporary Christian Performance/Song Nominated [28] 2022 Old Church Basement Best Contemporary Christian Music Album Won [29] 2026 "Hard Fought Hallelujah" (credited as songwriter) Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song Won [30]

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Hillsong Conference. ["Speakers"](http://hillsongconference.com/guests-team). Retrieved July 6, 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** My C3 Church. ["Presence 2012](http://www2.myc3church.net/presence). Retrieved April 23, 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** The Elephant Room. ["Conversations"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110926141546/http://www.theelephantroom.com/conversations/). Retrieved April 23, 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Meet the SuperSoul100: The World's Biggest Trailblazers in One Room"](http://www.oprah.com/spirit/supersoul100-the-worlds-biggest-trailblazers-in-one-room). *O Magazine*. August 1, 2016. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180705180050/http://www.oprah.com/spirit/supersoul100-the-worlds-biggest-trailblazers-in-one-room) from the original on July 5, 2018. Retrieved July 5, 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-ChristianPost12K_15-0)** Murashko, Alex (September 25, 2012). ["Over 1,600 Elevation Church Volunteers Answer Call to Mentor Students"](https://www.christianpost.com/news/over-1600-elevation-church-volunteers-answer-call-to-mentor-students-82150/). *The Christian Post*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** Martinez, Jessica (February 6, 2014). ["Elevation Church Donates $300,000 to Fight Homelessness in Charlotte; 'I Can't Thank You Enough,' Says Mayor"](https://www.christianpost.com/news/elevation-church-donates-300000-to-fight-homelessness-in-charlotte.html). *The Christian Post*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Watson3_17-0)** Watson, Stuart. ["Pastor responds to critics of his $1.7M home"](http://www.wcnc.com/news/iteam/Elevation-Church-Pastor-responds-to-critics-of-his-17m-home-229413291.html). [WCNC-TV](/source/WCNC-TV). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20131029202712/http://www.wcnc.com/news/iteam/Elevation-Church-Pastor-responds-to-critics-of-his-17m-home-229413291.html) October 29, 2013, at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine). Retrieved October 28, 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Watson_18-0)** Watson, Stuart (October 23, 2013). ["I-Team: How a pastor built a multi-million dollar home"](https://web.archive.org/web/20131029191218/http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/I-Team-How-a-pastor-paid-for-his-multi-million-dollar-home-228870731.html). [WCNC-TV](/source/WCNC-TV). Archived from [the original](http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/I-Team-How-a-pastor-paid-for-his-multi-million-dollar-home-228870731.html) on October 29, 2013.

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** ["Steven Furtick to Replace Kenneth Copeland on TBN"](https://www.christianheadlines.com/blog/steven-furtick-to-replace-kenneth-copeland-on-tbn.html). *ChristianHeadlines*. Religion News Service. August 20, 2020.

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** ["The 49th Annual GMA Dove Awards Nominees Announced Today with Tauren Wells Leading Artist Nominations with Eight and Zach Williams with Six"](https://gospelmusic.org/news/the-49th-annual-gma-dove-awards-nominees-announced-today-with-tauren-wells-leading-artist-nominations-with-eight-and-zach-williams-with-six). Gospel Music Association. August 8, 2018.

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## External links

- [StevenFurtick.com](http://www.stevenfurtick.com/)

- [Evangelical Christianity portal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Evangelical_Christianity)

v t e Elevation Worship Studio albums Kingdom Come (2010) Live albums For the Honor (2011) Nothing Is Wasted (2013) Only King Forever (2014) Wake Up the Wonder (2014) Here as in Heaven (2016) There Is a Cloud (2017) Hallelujah Here Below (2018) Graves into Gardens (2020) Old Church Basement (2021) Lion (2022) Can You Imagine? (2023) So Be It (2026) Spanish albums Lo Harás Otra Vez (2017) Aleluya (En La Tierra) (2019) EPs Kingdom Come Remix (2010) Nothing Is Wasted (2012) At Midnight (2019) Singles "O Come to the Altar" "Do It Again" "Won't Stop Now" "Here Again" "Echo" "Here Comes Heaven" "Resurrecting" "With You" "See a Victory" "Never Lost" "The Blessing" "Graves into Gardens" "Rattle!" "Might Get Loud" "Jireh" "Same God" "Trust in God" "Praise" "God Is Not Against Me" "I Know a Name" "Jesus Be the Name" "God I'm Just Grateful" Promotional singles "My Testimony" "Talking to Jesus" "Wait on You" "What I See" "This Is the Kingdom" "So Be It" "Alleluia" Other songs "Here as in Heaven" "Old Church Basement" "Million Little Miracles" "Mercy" "Lion" "Water Is Wild" "Call God" "I Got Saved" Related articles Elevation Worship discography

v t e Sons of Sunday Brandon Lake Chandler Moore Chris Brown Leeland Dayton Mooring Pat Barrett Steven Furtick Albums Sons of Sunday (2025) EPs I Looked Up / One More Day (2025)

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