When God called Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, He didn’t just give him a message—He gave him a mandate. That mandate was clear: go into all the world and preach the gospel. But Bishop Dag soon discovered that preaching alone was not enough. The Word had to remain. People had to be gathered. Souls needed shepherding. And the answer was to plant churches. Everywhere.
Church planting for Bishop Dag is not a program or a season—it is an assignment. From one small gathering in a classroom, God has multiplied the work into thousands of churches across continents. But the vision has never changed. Whether in a major capital city or a tiny rural village, the call is the same: plant a church. Leave a light. Build a house for God’s people.
This vision is drawn straight from Scripture. Jesus told His disciples to go and make disciples of all nations. The early Church obeyed that call by planting churches wherever they went. Bishop Dag follows that same biblical pattern. His passion is not to build events but to build houses for God to dwell in—permanent spiritual homes for believers to be fed, loved, and trained.
A Passion Fueled by Souls
For Bishop Dag, church planting is ultimately about souls. The goal is not to multiply buildings—it is to multiply salvation. Every church planted is another center of light. Another lighthouse in a dark place. Another place where sinners can meet their Savior and be transformed.
He teaches that the church is not a social center, a business, or a performance venue. It is the house of God. It is the gate of heaven in every community. And it must be planted wherever people are. Not just in rich cities, but in poor towns. Not just where it is convenient, but where the gospel is desperately needed.
He trains his leaders to carry this burden. He sends them, supports them, and encourages them to endure the hardships that come with pioneering work. Because he knows that the reward is eternal. When one church is planted, heaven rejoices. And when a region is saturated with churches, hell is shaken.
Building With Vision and Structure
What makes Bishop Dag’s church planting ministry so effective is not just the passion—it’s the structure. He has spent years developing systems, manuals, training centers, and leadership pipelines that make church planting possible and sustainable.
He equips missionaries with the Word, with practical tools, and with spiritual impartation. They don’t just go—they go prepared. They go knowing they are backed by prayer, leadership, and an entire movement that believes in them. And as a result, they build well. They raise churches that last.
He does not rush the process, nor does he tolerate laziness. He teaches that to plant a church is to give your life to a people. To dig until water flows. To love until hearts soften. And to preach until Christ is formed.
A Vision Still Expanding
Even with thousands of churches planted, Bishop Dag Heward-Mills is not finished. His heart still burns for new nations, new cities, and unreached places. He continues to pray over maps, to ask God for open doors, and to send men and women into harvest fields around the world.
The mandate has not changed. It still rings loud: plant churches everywhere. And through Bishop Dag’s obedience, God is building His house in places once thought impossible.
The call is not just for one man. It is for every believer, every leader, every church. We are all called to multiply. And through the example of Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, we see what is possible when one life says yes to that call.