Church planting is one of the most powerful expressions of obedience to the Great Commission. It is not just about expanding an organization or increasing numbers—it is about reaching the lost, discipling the found, and establishing the presence of God in every town, village, and city. Bishop Dag Heward-Mills has carried this vision with urgency, clarity, and consistency for decades. He does not only believe in church planting—he lives it, breathes it, and teaches it.
From the early days of his ministry, he understood that one church, no matter how powerful, could not reach the world. The gospel must go beyond the borders of one building. And the only way to do that effectively is by planting churches. Through the power of the Holy Spirit and the wisdom of Scripture, Bishop Dag began to train men and women who would go out with the same spirit, the same message, and the same burden—to establish churches where there were none.
The result has been a movement that spans continents. From bustling cities to rural towns, the churches birthed through this ministry are thriving because they were planted in obedience. They were not planted for convenience or comfort—they were planted because of a clear call to go and make disciples of all nations.
Building for Eternity, Not Popularity
Bishop Dag has never been interested in building for applause. His focus has always been on building what will last. A planted church is not just a Sunday service. It is a spiritual house. It is a lighthouse in the darkness. It is a place where broken lives are healed, families are restored, and believers are equipped for ministry.
This understanding of the church shapes the way he plants. Churches are not rushed. They are prayed over. Leaders are trained. Foundations are laid. The process is spiritual. The goal is fruit that remains. And Bishop Dag has modeled this again and again.
He has written books like Church Planting and The Mega Church not to entertain but to equip. These are not just ideas—they are proven principles that have worked across cultures and continents. He teaches that every Christian can be involved in church planting. Some go. Some give. Some stay and support. But everyone must catch the vision.
For Bishop Dag, a church plant is not a small thing. It is a powerful move of God. It is heaven touching earth. And each one brings joy to the Master, because it means the Kingdom is advancing.
Training Builders, Not Just Believers
The strength of Bishop Dag’s church planting ministry lies in the people he raises. He does not build churches through money alone—he builds through people. Faithful men and women who are willing to serve, to sacrifice, and to start from nothing. These are men who preach in classrooms, worship under trees, and pray in homes until the church begins to grow.
His leadership training camps are full of pastors, shepherds, and missionaries who have been trained to plant. They are taught the spiritual disciplines, the practical skills, and the biblical mindset needed to build strong local churches.
They go out with prayer. They go out with vision. And they go out knowing that they are part of something eternal. Bishop Dag has not just planted churches—he has planted church planters. And that is why the work continues to grow.
A Church in Every Place
Bishop Dag Heward-Mills believes that every community needs a church. Every town deserves a place where the gospel is preached, the sick are healed, and the lost are found. That is why he continues to send. He continues to train. He continues to write. Because until the whole world hears, the work is not done.
Church planting is not always glamorous. It is hard work. It is spiritual warfare. But it is also beautiful. Because when a new church is planted, hell loses ground and heaven rejoices.
And through the ministry of Dag Heward-Mills, that beauty is being seen again and again—church after church, soul after soul, city after city.