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Furtick is a pastor, author and songwriter who founded Elevation Church in Charlotte North Carolina; his music project Elevation Worship has made him famous.
Steven Furtick is an American religious leader, pastor, and New York Times bestselling author. He is the founder and lead pastor of Elevation Church, one of the fastest-growing churches in the United States. Furtick is widely known for his series of inspiring sermons and his high-energy approach to communication.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1980</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Steven Furtick is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On February 19, 1980, Steven Furtick was born in Moncks Corner, South Carolina.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Graduates from North Greenville University</div><div class='timeline-text'>Furtick graduates with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from North Greenville University.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishes Elevation Church</div><div class='timeline-text'>Steven Furtick establishes Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2007</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Publishes First Book</div><div class='timeline-text'>Furtick publishes his first book, "Sun Stand Still: What Happens When You Dare to Ask God for the Impossible."</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Elevation Church Growth</div><div class='timeline-text'>Elevation Church grows to an attendance of nearly 20,000, becoming one of the fastest growing churches in America.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Publishes "Unqualified"</div><div class='timeline-text'>Furtick's book, "Unqualified" reaches the New York Times bestseller list.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Continued Leadership</div><div class='timeline-text'>Furtick continues to lead Elevation Church, reaching thousands through online broadcasts amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.</div></div></div>
Steven Furtick is an American religious leader who was born on February 19, 1980, and is currently 43 years old. He is best known as the founding pastor of the multisite Elevation Church based in North Carolina, and for his books and inspirational messages about faith, hope, and leadership.
