Where We’ve Been, Where We’re Going

Elevation's story started in the heart of Pastor Steven Furtick when he was just 16 years old. While reading Jim Cymbala's book, "Fresh Wind Fresh Fire", he came across a statement on page 23 that would change his life forever: "I despaired at the thought of my life passing me by without seeing God move greatly on my behalf." That sentence proved to be the catalyst for a life mission of seeing people far from God raised to life in Christ through the local church. It was over the next nine years that everything started to come together.

In 2005, Pastor Steven and seven other families sold their homes, quit their jobs and moved to Charlotte, North Carolina. On February 5, 2006, Elevation opened its doors with 121 people in attendance at the Providence High School Atrium. In just over five years, God has moved in amazing ways and has used Elevation to change thousands of lives in the Charlotte area. Elevation has been recognized as one of the fastest growing churches in America by Outreach Magazine. Through God's favor and a relentless pursuit of a singular mission, Elevation Church has experienced over 15,000 professions of faith and over 4,600 baptisms since our launch. From humble and sacrificial beginnings, God has placed his hand on Elevation Church, and we truly believe the best is yet to come.