Sun Stand Still: a book by Steven Furtick

It is for the single mom trying to make ends meet, working two jobs and attempting to educate herself. It is for the struggling young pastor who is trying to figure out if he should plant a church, even though God has already called him to do so. This book is for the college student that has changed their major 142 times and has no clue what career path to take. It's for the gentleman who is approaching retirement and doesn't have much saved in the bank, however he has a burning desire to make a difference in this world. So who is the book for? It's for everyone, young or old, established or struggling. This book should be a prerequisite for those who need a prompting to change. It encouraged me and made me feel as if I can achieve God's calling in my own life. Read this book, you will thank me now and you will thank me years from now when your life is a response to this book and more importantly God's calling.

Pastor Steven Furtick is the founder and lead pastor of Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, named by Outreach magazine as one of the fastest growing churches in the nation. He and his wife, Holly, have two sons and a daughter. They make their home in the Charlotte area.

Pastor Steven grew up in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, where at age 16 he realized God's plan for him to start a life-changing church in a metropolitan city.

This vision became a tangible reality when Elevation was founded on the faith of eight families who risked everything. Selling their houses and quitting their jobs, they moved to Charlotte believing that God would turn this city upside down for His glory through the local church.

After nearly five years, Elevation Church has grown to more than 9,000 in attendance each week at six locations. Since our launch, we've seen more than 15,000 people receive Christ. In 2007, 2008 and 2009, Elevation Church was named one of the "10 fastest growing churches in America" by Outreach Magazine.

The heart of Pastor Steven's message is audacious faith and how to approach every experience from a visionary perspective. As a young voice in the Church with wisdom beyond his years, his passion for seeing God's purposes fulfilled is igniting a fire here in our city and beyond.

Pastor Steven attended North Greenville University, received a B.A. in communications and went on to complete a Master of Divinity from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.