In ministry, it is not how you start that matters most—it’s how you finish. Bishop Dag Heward-Mills has preached this truth for decades, warning believers and leaders not to settle for beginnings. Many start strong. Few finish well. But the true reward lies in completing the work.
He has observed, with a broken heart, how many ministers fall along the way. Some are distracted by success. Others are derailed by sin. Some grow weary, and others simply abandon their post. Bishop Dag has made it his mission to not only start well but to finish his race with joy—and to help others do the same.
His focus is not only on building numbers but on building lives that can endure till the end. He teaches that every Christian, and especially every minister, must run with purpose, guard their calling, and refuse to quit.
Strengthening the Inner Man
Finishing well requires more than passion—it requires stamina. And that stamina is not physical. It is spiritual. Bishop Dag teaches that the key to endurance is the strength of your inner man. If your spirit is weak, you will not last.
He urges believers to build spiritual muscle through prayer, fasting, the Word, and obedience. He teaches that storms will come. Disappointment will knock. Temptations will rise. But those who are grounded will still be standing when the dust settles.
He has personally endured seasons of intense pain, betrayal, and hardship. But he has kept moving. He teaches that when you focus on pleasing God, you will find the grace to keep going—even when the road is long and the journey lonely.
Guarding Against Distractions
Bishop Dag warns often against distractions. Success can be a distraction. Offense can be a distraction. Comparison can be a distraction. He teaches that the devil does not always attack with visible weapons. Sometimes, he uses small detours to pull a person off course.
That is why Bishop Dag emphasizes focus. He teaches ministers to keep their eyes on Jesus, to stay in their lane, and to keep doing what they were called to do. He encourages them to ignore critics, to avoid jealousy, and to never stop preaching the Word—no matter what.
He also reminds leaders to finish with integrity. Many lose their testimony in the final stretch of ministry because they loosen their guard. Bishop Dag teaches that the goal is not just to cross the finish line—but to cross it with a clean heart and a clear conscience.
A Life Poured Out to the End
Bishop Dag Heward-Mills is not slowing down. He continues to preach, to travel, to write, and to train. He is not retiring—he is refiring. Because he knows the work is not finished, and the reward is not on this side of eternity.
He teaches that there is a crown waiting for those who finish. Not for those who were known, but for those who were faithful. Not for those who impressed crowds, but for those who obeyed God until the end.
Through his life, Bishop Dag has shown what it means to endure. And through his teachings, he continues to prepare a generation that will not just rise—but that will remain.