Steven Furtick

Many have expressed excitement about Elevation Worship coming to a city near them. However, after attempting to purchase tickets, some have been left reeling from sticker shock.

Second Chance Church senior pastor Perry Noble wished Elevation Church pastor Steven Furtick a happy Pastor Appreciation Month on Wednesday (Oct. 12).

Elevation Church’s senior pastor Steven Furtick heard from critics after praising his son Elijah’s rap album, which references guns, shooting, oral sex, and bragging about excessive amounts of money.

Following a spate of controversies about eye-raising sermon clips and social media postings by pastors, some people are pushing back against a so-called “gotcha” mentality.

Steven Furtick of Elevation Church has drawn theological criticism for statements he made in a recent Facebook. The post has since been deleted from Furtick's social media channels.

Elevation Church celebrated the baptisms of 589 people on Sunday, August 8, 2021. #stevenfurtick #elevationchurch

"I've always felt unqualified," says Steven Furtick, "and I discovered it puts me in pretty good company."