Steven Furtick
Beyond $1,000 sneakers: Carl Lentz, hype priests and the cult of celebrity
By Tyler Jones — February 16, 2021
(RNS) — A Christian can believe it is their job to 'make Jesus famous' without making the massive leap to the problematic idea that fame is itself good and an effective tool for ministry.
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.’
Prosperity gospel’s false promises aren’t always about money
By Alan Cross — September 10, 2019
(RNS) — There are many subtler prosperity gospels that hold out the promise of victory, success, actualization, a sense of 'arrival' and the good life. They are all equally dangerous.
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?
Mark Driscoll speaks for first time after resigning Seattle megachurch
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — October 21, 2014
(RNS) "There are a lot of things I could say that would make me feel better. I don't know if it would make me look better, but I don't think it would make Jesus look better," former megachurch pastor Mark Driscoll said.
COMMENTARY: ‘Rock star’ pastors lose their luster
By Tom Krattenmaker — August 1, 2014
(RNS) There's a wild card that older-school religious celebrities did not have to contend with: the Internet.
From Beacon Hill to ‘Bishop Bling,’ clergy housing faces new scrutiny
By David Gibson — April 1, 2014
(RNS) The so-called “Francis effect” may be real, at least when it comes to clerical housing, and could be coming to a church near you. Here are some of the latest controversies over clerical lifestyles.
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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