Christian
Elevation Church (Steven Furtick)
20/40· ModerateConfidence: Medium
North Carolina-based evangelical megachurch led by Steven Furtick. Substantial criticism over financial extravagance, 'spontaneous' choreographed baptisms, and senior-pastor unilateral authority.
CLCI radar
Moderate / High-Demand
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control5/10
Information Control5/10
Thought Control5/10
Emotional Control5/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — North Carolina megachurch; documented financial-extravagance and 'spontaneous' baptism criticism.
Founded
2006
Members
Tens of thousands weekly attendees
Active in
USA, Global
In context
Elevation Church grew rapidly from 2006 founding. Furtick's $1.7M+ home and the 2014 'spontaneous baptism' coordinated planting controversy drew Charlotte Observer scrutiny. Mainstream evangelical megachurch with documented control patterns warranting moderate score.
Timeline
- 2006Elevation Church founded by Furtick
- 2014'Spontaneous' baptism controversy
Sources
- Charlotte Observer investigations
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