Pastor Furtick touches my soul every time I visit this church. If you haven't heard him speak, it's definitely worth the trip. 10/10 recommend! read more

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My favorite church in Charlotte - NC. I love love it here! This is really a place you want to visit, to worship God. I would recommend for the entire family. read more

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The Worship is so Lit. Jesus is present. The praise n worship are fantastic. Thank you Jesus.

Never felt more disrespected coming to church in my life. Don't understand how Yall only take infants and teenagers to go down stairs and was told to go around cause we was having trouble sign in and no one mentioned that read more

It is AMAZING and their lessons are so amazing and uplifting and so is their music, I suggest you go to their services it's beyond great

Not a business but.... This church is amazing. Pastor Steve is so "real". Very spirit filled. Ppl and staff are absolutely loving. This church does so much to help those in need. The pastor donates so much money. His income comes from his books and music writing. The worship is not fake it's genuine. Love this church. read more

From the moment we pulled in we felt welcome. There were plenty of people greeting and helping guide people where to go. The experience (worship and the sermon) were spot on amazing! We are blessed that God put us in the right place to worship while traveling home. Although it was an unplanned part of our trip I have always wanted to visit Elevation Church. read more

Feels weird rating a church, but here goes... Like most, ones introduced to Elevation Church by word of mouth and social media. I loved the snippets that I heard/saw and began streaming online. Again, loved it. When I moved to Charlotte, I was excited to worship in person so I visited the Ballantyne location. I was told Ballantyne was the main campus and that it's usually a great experience for new members and first time visitors. As soon as I parked, I was immediately greeted. Typically, the greeters will just "hey, good morning" you, but this man walked and talked with me from my car to the door. He was extremely pleasant and it was a warm welcome that I truly appreciated. I entered the church and got seated. The choir sang and there were some announcements. Typical church stuff. Where my 5 stars went to 3 stars is when the service began. It was announced that the sermon was prerecorded a few days prior (not even live). While there are multiple screens, it was sometimes hard to see based on where I was sitting and the height of the people in front of me. When I come to church in person, I expect a physical person in the pulpit, so for me, that was disappointing and a turn off. I'll keep enjoying the Instagram reels while attending a church that better fits my needs. read more

Our family loved loved visiting this Church, we got there early and had front row visitors parking. When you arrive you are welcomed with a huge smile from the staff out front and even got a sweet free shirt! Would love to go back and visit again! read more

Love love love this church and location. Came in from Oklahoma to hear Pastor Furtick and I was not disappointed. So different and more uplifting than being online. When he came to Oklahoma I had tickets but couldn't go because we were in our storm shelters because of tornados that evening ! read more

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I'm sure it would be better if you get there an hour in advance to a seat in the main sanctuary. However, if you have to sit in the overflow of the lobby during worship it is so loud you cannot hear the person speaking next to you. The message from the pastor Steve was right on the Sunday we visited. read more

Pastor Steve furtick is an awesome pastor and very uplifting.He has brought me out of a very dark time with a drug addict daughter and put me on a very good path back to where I need to be and it's all because of him. read more

I have been watching elevation online for the past 5 years. I finally got to visit two days ago and it was so amazing!! I love pastor Steven and pastor Holly and it was incredible to see and worship with the band in person 1000/100 read more

Love the worship, love the sermon! Pastor Steven Furtick is on fire! Anointed of God. Will definitely visit there again when I'm in North Carolina. I view the services online and through the app. read more

It has been on my bucket list to go to Steven Furtick's church for a while now! He as as good in person as he is on YouTube! Everyone was very friendly and my son had a blast in children's church! He keeps asking me to go back! read more

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Welcoming and amazing presence of the Holy Spirit. We have been attending in person and online depending on the COVID, flu, and illness outbreaks. This team has an amazing in reach and outreach network. Thier hearts are inline with God's word in the way they approach ministry both locally and globally. If you miss the live service or online live they air the services again online in several social media platforms. This is a creative, innovated, and loving ministry. Show up and God shows out. He is always with you no matter where you are and where you have been. It is evident in the people you will meet here. read more

This is my Church. I can watch online or travel over 30 hours to get here but no matter what, it is home. Wonderful people and a truly amazing Pastor who along side the Bible brings God's word to so many. I am honored to be a small part of such a wonderful community! read more

My family have been going to the satellite church here in Rock Hill, SC for a couple years. After over 40 years of attending various church's, I've never seen a church that does so much for the community and families that attend services. I personally know the love and understanding they show to families and mainly the children in need. Bless you all that help with that love and worship services. read more

This was a bucket list to do! We arrived 30 mins prior to service starting (perfect amount of time). First timers get special parking and a gift after service at the welcome center (Black tent). So many greeters welcomed us as we walked inside and I truly felt welcome. We waited a few minutes in line before entering. The worship experience was like a Fishfest concert- AMAZING! Filled with the Holy Spirit. There restrooms are clean and even stocked with mints and lotion, the whole nine. The heart breaking disappointment was Pastor Steven Furtick wasn't preaching today (we were really hoping to meet him and Holly). But, his guest Pastor pierced my heart with his message on consistency and stacking strength. I'm honored to be able to attend Elevation church today! What a treat! read more

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Worship was great! I'm so glad they had a fog machine and 5 cameramen to really amp up the "worship experience." Everyone was super hip - especially the pastor. He made more jokes than he referenced the Bible, which is how it should be. I feel like we are best buds now that I know how much he can curl and which of his kids is his favorite. Overall, it was a wonderfully fluffy sermon. Look elsewhere if you a looking for a Bible-centric and theologically sound church. read more

This is my church! I've been watching online for 2 years & finally got in my car and drove from Florida to NC to attend in person. What a wonderful experience that I would not trade for silver or gold!! It was pouring rain but a volunteer still met me as a first time guest in the parking lot & helped me To the front door. The worship was angelic & the message that Pastor Steven's wife Holly delivered was just amazing. Of course traveling that far I was a little disappointed that Pastor Furtick didn't preach but at least he was in the building. Maybe next time. As I was leaving I stopped by the first time visitor location & Andrew & Janice Armstrong greeted me with warmth & a VERY powerful prayer over my life I'll never forget! Thank you if you ever see this! I plan to visit again in the Spring & I'm praying about moving to be able to attend weekly (pray with me) If You get the chance to visit do it! It just might change your life! I love elevation & Pastor Furtick!! read more

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My family and I traveled from California to experience the worship. We watch online all time. We were blessed to hear the word of God from the worship Pastor Wade. His message hit me and met me where I was. The worship was amazing with a great tribute to our fallen troops. Do not miss your opportunity while on this East Coast to attend church here. They make you feel welcome from the moment you enter the parking lot.. as for parking it wasn't as bad as they make it sound and arriving early was great 30 min and you should be set. We attended the 9:30 Sunday service read more

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What can you say about a place where everyone's welcome and Jesus presence is evident .... This is the church that Love built. One mission and one heart - So that People far from God can be raised to life in Christ. read more

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This is a new experience for me. Any place that is filled with love and the lord is ok with me. I enjoyed the service and got God's word. This is a place for everyone and to be filled with the love of God is always the key. Make a visit for yourself and see what the talk is about. read more

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My husband and I visited on a Saturday night. We were immediately greeted and a few church-goers spoke to us inquiring how we were and thrilled that we were there. Then we were told to wait in line "to get good seats". We proceeded to wait in line for over an hour-- we were early, but they don't open the church "arena" (for lack of a better term) until 8-10 minutes before Service started. We were told "you may not take in water so you need to throw that out" before getting inside. Not all people can be without water for 1.5 hours. At this point I was frustrated. Who is this all about!? There is no coffee bar or place to sit where you have to wait. So despite me not being physically able to stand that long, I had to wait. I sat on the ground at one point to get off my feet. It seemed so weird forms church to have no meeting places, comfort or seating, or just places to hang with friends. When we got inside the sanctuary, there are signs saying if you leave at anytime throughout the service they will make you stay in the overfill room. Hope you don't have to go to the bathroom. Your whole family will get to enjoy church without you since you can't go back in. Also not welcoming or warm. There was a ton of fog, lights, and drama. To me, as a church goer back home in Phoenix, it seemed more about the recording and the pastor than about Jesus. I was so disappointed. I had really been excited to go to this church. I constantly had over 10 huge lights in my face during "worship"-- and they weren't the songs on the radio. I found it hard to worship and connect there with God. Then the pastor came out. Once again it felt more about him at times than the sermon or the church. The pastor does, however, mostly speak biblical principles. Occasionally I hear something from him that is questionable and needs expanding on or research. There was also constantly a huge camera going everywhere to capture the stage and the people in the audience. (So distracting) There was no communion or mention of church events or prayer people or any regular churchy things. After church I wanted to check out the "swag". Church shirts and sweaters, stickers, etc. There was no where to shop- there was a concert like table where you can ask to see things but not touch. And I was run into several times by the huge crowd clamoring for items. That also wasn't warm or churchy feeling. Overall I was appreciative of the volunteers and church members. They seemed genuine and helpful and caring. But overall I left with a yucky feeling- not a feeling of being filled by Him in that place or filled up by the sermon. I would attend one more time to see if it was a fluke- but I really doubt those things I found unwelcome or cold will be changed. read more

absolutely love going to this church amazing people sweet as can be an amazing services love coming to this church now md and my family will be coming every Sunday read more

Had a great worship experience as always. The word was so relevant and convicting. The word always meets you right where you are and pulls you closer to God. It's an amazing experience every week. I'm glad to be apart! read more

This church is amazing! I've been watching Steven online for several years now and got to see the service live today! It is kind of like a rock concert but I loved it. Steven preaches in a way that it's easy to understand using relevant circumstances in today's times. He's funny and makes learning and serving more God fun! read more

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My wife and daughter were kicked out of the service and shunned to some side room at the Matthews campus. KICKED OUT OF CHURCH?!?!?! What could they have done so bad to get kicked out of church? Our nearly 3 year old stays with us during services and has learned to do very well with it (complimented at many other churches we've visited). Upon entering the service, they were met with an attitude about bringing a child in and then were put in the far corner. Then they hovered close by. After not making a peep, during one of the few quieter points my daughter quietly said 3 words to my wife. Instantly, someone was there with a flashlight gathering my wife and daughters' things and told them they needed to leave the service. Not crying, not a tantrum, not being disruptive, just three quiet words. I know this church has reached a lot of people, but I cannot believe they sent my wife home crying. I am thankful this hasn't hurt her faith but I could certainly see it hurting someone else who is in the early seeking stage of Christianity. They should be ashamed of their actions. People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them. -- Mark 10:13-16 read more

If you're looking for a church that will instantly make you feel like family this is the church for you!! Everything about Elevation is amazing! You truly can come as you are. This church is a church of every background. You'll never fell more love at church than at Elevation read more

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This church is very nice people are nice and if your a volunteer your kids if you have them can go to clubhouse and stay at clubhouse when your working and it is very big and your kids can come in church with you but if they have a phone bring headphones.PS CHURCH LOVER read more

Pastor Furtick's message literally brought me to my knees Today I saw the blessings and clarity I needed. Thank you Pastor Steven for your Sunday message. Your message opened my eyes to the message from God which I have sought. So thankful to your truth inspired by our Father. read more

My, My, My... today's service with Pastor Dustin was LIFE-CHANGING!!! This is my 3rd visit and I've enjoyed the service more each time. From the parking lot team to the music, message and welcome team. I've enjoyed almost everything about this church... now if I can figure out how to exit the parking lot timely!! So worth it tho' read more

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Hello- my fiancé, his cousin and I are traveling from Augusta GA to Wilmington NC and have decided to drive to Charlotte this evening on our way home so we can attend Pastor Steven's service. Can anyone confirm if he will be preaching at Elevation tomorrow morning? :) Thank you in advance. read more

I was so excited to visit Elevation Church from NY. I arrived early because I was expecting it to be very crowded but I was able to get in pretty quickly. I also had good seats. Which I didn't expect. The worship was amazing. But when it came time for the pastor to speak the screens were turned on. The pastor wasn't there. I was a bit confused by this. I'm not sure if he was preaching from another location or if we were just watching the earlier service. I'm not sure how I feel about going to a church to watch a screen. However the word preached by the pastor was good. If you are traveling to visit the church I would say to try calling the church beforehand to find out what time the pastor will be preaching and what location. I tried calling the church the day before to confirm his location but there wasn't any answer. read more

I attended the inside elevation conference. I have to say i was impress with the quality of service they provided. The worship experience was awesome. The preaching was what i needed to hear. Overall, good experience. Hope to be back... read more

Everyone there was very welcoming. From the staff, members, and leaders. It was nice to see that all people are welcome there, you will want to come back after the first visit. read more

Do not recommend you wearing lashes to the services cause you will cry them off before the word is even preached from the different styles of singing that appeals to all backgrounds; to the word from the staff everything was perfect read more

I went to e group I was told that I have rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia because I don't believe God I have been to Bible School and I love God I spend hours with God every day I suffer with a lot of pain and I am home alone and had to quit my job so if it weren't for God I would not make it but I will never go back to another one of their groups! And that was my first visit that's how I was treated on my very first visit at this E Group read more

People can say what they want but God is always in this place and there is no denying that! Took baby to ekidz for the first time today I was nervous but he enjoyed himself and I'm excited to make a habit out of taking him every Sunday. The word is always good. I pray for pastor and his family for continued strength that he's able to keep producing for the people of this city and all over the world! What this church is doing isn't normal but it's God and it's good! I'm so blessed to be a part of this! I usually go to university but I moved so this location is closed but it's nice to be in the presence of worship! Parking is a nightmare but we all need to learn patience's lol! read more