Growth in ministry does not happen by accident. It is the result of divine grace, yes—but also of human responsibility. Bishop Dag Heward-Mills has taught and modeled that discipline is one of the greatest ingredients for lasting growth in any ministry. It is not enough to be anointed. You must also be consistent, focused, and diligent.
From the beginning, Bishop Dag has lived with intentional spiritual habits. He prays daily. He fasts regularly. He studies deeply. He writes constantly. These disciplines have not made him rigid—they have made him fruitful. Because true discipline produces freedom. The freedom to grow, the freedom to hear God clearly, and the freedom to respond quickly when He speaks.
He teaches that without discipline, even the most gifted minister will fall short. Anointing without structure leads to chaos. Passion without planning leads to burnout. And desire without diligence leads to frustration. That is why he trains pastors and leaders to take their call seriously—not just in public, but in private.
Building Daily, Not Just Occasionally
One of Bishop Dag’s strongest messages is that greatness is built one day at a time. It’s not found in bursts of inspiration but in daily obedience. In his book The Art of Leadership, he speaks of the importance of routine—getting up early to pray, preparing to preach with care, following up on souls, checking on leaders, and working hard behind the scenes.
His own life is proof of what can happen when discipline is sustained over years. He did not suddenly become influential. He built slowly. Day by day. Preaching to a few. Praying through the night. Traveling when no one noticed. Writing books when few were reading. And through all of it, he never stopped. That consistency has now produced global fruit.
Bishop Dag also teaches financial discipline, loyalty in relationships, moral discipline, and time management. He believes that a pastor who cannot master himself cannot lead others. Ministry is not just about charisma—it’s about character. And character is built through discipline.
In his leadership, you see no waste. Every moment is used. Every gift is sharpened. Every opportunity is stewarded. This is why the ministry continues to grow—not because of shortcuts, but because of steady investment.
Through the discipline of prayer, the discipline of study, the discipline of shepherding, and the discipline of writing, Bishop Dag Heward-Mills has built a ministry that will endure. And he continues to call others to that same path—not of comfort, but of consistency. Because discipline is not glamorous, but it is powerful. And those who embrace it will bear fruit that lasts.