Furtick was born and raised in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, and attended Berkeley High School.

[14] In 2012, in response to a need of mentorship for 1,000 students in area schools, Furtick launched an outreach program at Elevation Church called the M1 Initiative.

[15] Furtick has committed to donating 12 percent of Elevation Church's giving to support outreach efforts nationally and globally.

[4] In 2013, Furtick has declined to answer questions regarding his salary, his tax-free housing allowance, and how much he makes from books and speaking fees, and how the church is governed.

They have also reported that the publisher pays the church to produce marketing materials to promote Furtick's books.