In a time when many equate leadership with status, Bishop Dag Heward-Mills has consistently modeled something different. His leadership is not defined by how many follow him, but by how deeply he serves. He is not driven by image, but by impact. His posture has never been one of pride, but of humility—a quiet, steady humility that undergirds everything he does.
From the start of his ministry, he has taken the role of a servant. Even as the churches grew, as his books began to circulate globally, as his name became known, Bishop Dag kept his feet on the ground. He still wakes up early to pray. He still fasts. He still travels to preach in remote places. He still kneels to wash the feet of those God sends his way.
Humility is not weakness. It is power under control. It is strength that knows its source. And Bishop Dag has taught, by word and example, that the greatest in the Kingdom is the one who serves. He has challenged leaders to avoid the trap of self-importance and to embrace the joy of being used by God for others.
The Heart Behind the Stage
Those who walk closely with Bishop Dag often speak of his genuine care for people. He does not preach at a distance. He preaches as one who carries the burdens of the people he leads. His sermons are not detached—they are direct. They come from a heart that weeps in prayer, that longs for transformation, and that carries the people in his spirit even when no one sees.
He does not demand special treatment. He does not seek attention. He continues to lead by serving, to teach by doing, and to correct with love. He is a man of great spiritual stature, yet he remains accessible, teachable, and grateful. That is what makes his leadership so impactful. It is not just what he says—it is how he lives.
In his books like The Art of Leadership, Bishop Dag teaches that leaders must stay low if they want to be lifted by God. Pride always leads to destruction, but humility draws grace. He has walked this path carefully, refusing to allow success to change his posture. His eyes remain on Jesus. His hands remain open. And his heart remains soft.
Through humility, Dag Heward-Mills has built something that cannot be shaken. A life of service. A ministry that blesses. And a legacy that honors Christ above all.