Elevation Church
Southern Baptists lose another megachurch: Elevation Church quits the SBC
By Bob Smietana — June 30, 2023
(RNS) — Led by charismatic pastor Steven Furtick, an author and television preacher, Elevation church has been part of the SBC for two decades. The church gave no reason for leaving the SBC.
There’s a reason every hit worship song sounds the same
By Bob Smietana — April 11, 2023
(RNS) — A new study found that the most popular worship songs come from a handful of megachurches with a knack for writing pop songs about what God will do for you.
A preacher with sneakers coming soon to TBN: Steven Furtick to replace Kenneth Copeland, says network
By Alejandra Molina — August 19, 2020
(RNS) — Trinity Broadcasting Network announced Wednesday (Aug. 19) it will no longer air the daily Texas-based Kenneth Copeland Ministries program known as ‘Believer’s Voice of Victory.’
Why won’t Steven Furtick answer tough questions about his ministry?
By Jonathan Merritt — May 11, 2016
(RNS) The megachurch pastor has been criticized for a lavish lifestyle, lack of accountability and building a celebrity culture. Why won't he answer legitimate questions about his ministry?
Megachurch pastor Steven Furtick’s ‘spontaneous baptisms’ not so spontaneous
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — February 24, 2014
The “spontaneous baptisms” are to be done quickly, "on average between 30 to 45 seconds," to keep things flowing, the guide suggests. "Think of the (changing) room in terms of a NASCAR pit stop," the guide explains. "It has to be quick in and quick out."
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