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Elevation Church

Charlotte, NC
BLACK — Steven Furtick (Elevation) — prosperity-adjacent / TD-Jakes modalism. MOOP rubric: prosperity gospel / Word of Faith is a disqualifier. Auto-flagged on 2026-05-19.
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Steven Furtick (Founder & Lead Pastor)
Founded 2006
Denomination SBC
Service Times Verify on website — 20 locations, 17,000+ weekly attendance
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website www.elevationchurch.org
Pastor Credentials Verify
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Furtick has made modalist-leaning Trinitarian statements.
Disqualifier
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Bible referenced but often eisegeted — meaning read in, not drawn out.
Disqualifier
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
No dedicated men's discipleship with theological rigor.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Prosperity-adjacent. 'God wants your highest potential' messaging.
Disqualifier
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Complementarian in practice but not strongly taught.
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Personality-cult structure. No meaningful elder accountability. Salary scrutiny.
WARNING!
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
High-energy motivational style. Topical. Light on exposition.
Disqualifier
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Strong outreach and baptism numbers.
Strong
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Avoids controversial biblical positions to maintain appeal.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
SBC affiliated but operates with zero accountability.
WARNING!
Assessment
Elevation Church (26,000 weekly) under Steven Furtick has modalist-leaning theology, prosperity-adjacent messaging, personality-cult leadership with no accountability, and topical preaching light on exposition. Not recommended.
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Enrichment Notes

[2026-05-19] Auto-flagged BLACK: Steven Furtick (Elevation) — prosperity-adjacent / TD-Jakes modalism detected in pastor field. MOOP disqualifier.

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended
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