| Short Name: | Steven Furtick |
| Full Name: | Furtick, Steven |
Steven Furtick and his wife, Holly, cofounded Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2006. They still lead the church and have expanded its reach through streaming and other media. Furtick is also an award-winning songwriter and the author of several books. He shared a Grammy Award for Old Church Basement. BMI named him Christian Songwriter of the Year (2026) for songs including Another One and Goodbye Yesterday.
Wailand Groenendyk, from bmi.com/spotlight/bmi-christian-spotlight-steven-furtick; elevationchurch.org/about#leadership, accessed 10/27/2026