Pastor Steven grew up in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, where at age 16 he realized God's plan for him to start a life-changing church in a metropolitan city. This vision became a tangible reality when Elevation was founded on the faith of eight families who risked everything. Selling their houses and quitting their jobs, they moved to Charlotte believing that God would turn this city upside down for His glory through the local church. After nearly five years, Elevation Church has grown to more than 8,000 in attendance each week at four locations. Since our launch, we've seen more than 10,900 people receive Christ. In 2007, 2008 and 2009, Elevation Church was named one of the "10 fastest growing churches in America" by Outreach Magazine. The heart of Pastor Steven's message is audacious faith and how to approach every experience from a visionary perspective. As a young voice in the Church with wisdom beyond his years, his passion for seeing God's purposes fulfilled is igniting a fire here in our city and beyond. Pastor Steven attended North Greenville University, received a B.A. in communications and went on to complete a Master of Divinity from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He resides in the Charlotte area with his wife, Holly, and two sons, Elijah and Graham. www.elevationchurch.org/pastor
New York Times bestseller
Praise for Greater
“Writes Steven Furtick, ‘Good enough leaves you stuck in
stagnation. Grasping for greatness leads to endless frustration.
But greater is a third way.’ My advice? Don’t waste another second
to embrace the third way. In Greater, Steven shows you that God’s
vision for your life is ready to be ignited. Go ahead—strike the
match!”
—Jentezen Franklin, senior pastor of Free Chapel, Gainesville, GA,
and New York Times best-selling author of Fasting
“If you ever felt like you were meant for more yet have settled for
less in life, then Steven Furtick’s new book, Greater, is for you!
Its proven biblical insights and practical applications will put
you on your path to the greater life.”
—Kerry Shook, senior pastor of Woodlands Church, Houston, TX, and
coauthor of the New York Times best-selling One Month to Live and
the national bestseller Love at Last Sight
“Most people crave more out of life and sense there is a greater
reason for our existence. Pastor Steven’s new book, Greater, is the
perfect book to stir your faith, build your spiritual confidence,
and inspire you toward the unique calling for your life. If you
read only one book this year, make it Greater.”
—Craig Groeschel, senior pastor of LifeChurch.tv, Oklahoma City,
OK, and author of Soul Detox and Dare to Drop the Pose
“My friend Steven Furtick has an insatiable passion for the church
to discover the fullness of life in Christ. In Sun Stand Still,
Steven dared us to pray audacious prayers and believe God for the
impossible. Now in Greater, he walks us through what it looks like
to live out an audacious life—a life marked by nothing less than
greatness God’s way!”
—John Bevere, best-selling author of Relentless and The Bait of
Satan
“Steven Furtick boldly pursues God with audacious faith like no one
else I know. He is unapologetic about allowing God to accomplish
greater things through him. This book will inspire you to do the
same. To reach for greater. To believe for greater. To be
greater.”
—Stovall Weems, lead pastor of Celebration Church, Jacksonville,
FL
“In every generation God empowers a few great leaders to speak his
truth with boldness. Steven Furtick is one of those voices in our
generation. In his new book Greater, you will learn how to embrace
God’s present plan for your greater calling and purpose.”
—Christine Caine, director of Equip and Empower and founder of the
A21 Campaign
“Greater is about walking in God’s higher purpose for your life.
Whether that’s as a teacher, preacher, leader, parent, musician,
artist, engineer, or entrepreneur, Steven Furtick will show you how
to let go of your fears and embrace your greater purpose in
God.”
—Israel Houghton, Grammy Award–winning recording artist and worship
leader of Lakewood Church, Houston, TX
“People today are bored, depressed, and confused because they have
settled for ‘good enough.’ But ‘good enough’ is keeping us from
living the life that God has called us to. In Greater, Steven
Furtick embarks on a brilliant journey of transformation that every
follower of Christ needs to take. This book delivers!”
—Perry Noble, senior pastor of NewSpring Church, Anderson, SC, and
blogger on leadership, vision, and creativity
“Pastor Steven’s powerful yet vulnerable teaching grabbed my heart,
equipped my mind, and stirred my soul like no other book I’ve ever
read. This is one I will return to again and again. For anyone who
has ever dared to dream but doesn’t know how to turn their dreams
into reality, Greater is a must-read.”
—Lysa TerKeurst, New York Times best-selling author of Made to
Crave and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries
“Some of us wear ourselves out trying to achieve ‘greatness.’
Others of us miss our calling and settle for ‘good enough.’ In
Greater, Steven Furtick shows us the surefooted path to the Greater
life.”
—Mark Batterson, lead pastor of National Community Church,
Washington, DC, and author of Primal and In a Pit with a Lion on a
Snowy Day
“Steven Furtick is living exactly what he’s written about in this
book—start small, dream big, and see what God will do! Our church
has been massively blessed by the example of Pastor Steven, his
family, and Elevation Church. Take it from the best. Don’t
underestimate what God can do with your small start. Get this book
and be encouraged!”
—Dino Rizzo, lead pastor of Healing Place Church, Baton Rouge, LA,
and author of Servolution
“Steven Furtick understands spiritual vision like few people I
know. If you desire a life beyond your imagination, read this book!
Greater will take you to a whole new level and invite you to
experience the power of God every day.”
—Jack Graham, senior pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church, Dallas,
TX, and author of Powering Up
“The distance between desire and doing is often intimidating
because we don’t know where to begin. But in Greater, Steven
Furtick shows that God’s ‘greater’ for our lives is as far away as
our first step of obedience.”
—Ed Young, senior pastor of Fellowship Church, Dallas, TX, and
author of Outrageous, Contagious Joy
“Steven Furtick is in my head again with Greater. He’s challenging
me to be greater—and the good news is that all I have to do is
think big and start small.”
—Tim Sanders, author of Today We Are Rich and CEO of Net
Minds
“My friend Steven Furtick calls us to a faith-filled life of
trusting and believing God for greater lives than the ones we are
living now. It’s not about us, though. It’s about God’s greater
glory in and through our lives. If you are ready for a
life-altering experience with Jesus Christ, pick up a copy of
Greater.”
—James MacDonald, senior pastor of Harvest Bible Chapel, Chicago,
IL, and author of Always True and 10 Choices
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