God often leads us through people. He places leaders in our lives to model, to guide, and to inspire. And in Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, the Body of Christ has been given a leader worth following. Not because he is perfect, but because he is obedient. Not because he seeks attention, but because he has faithfully followed Christ. His life preaches as much as his pulpit does.
For over thirty years, Bishop Dag has walked the narrow road of ministry with consistency, humility, and fire. He has led from the front, through pain and victory, through sacrifice and fruitfulness. He has modeled the life of a servant, the diligence of a worker, and the faithfulness of a son. His example has birthed thousands of leaders who now carry the same spirit into their fields of ministry.
He teaches that leadership is not about titles or applause. It’s about doing the will of God, day in and day out. It’s about staying when others walk away. It’s about finishing what you start. His life calls younger ministers not just to preach well, but to live well. Not just to start strong, but to end strong.
Leading by Serving
One of the most beautiful things about Bishop Dag’s leadership is his posture of service. He does not lord over those he leads. He serves them. He prays for them. He corrects them in love. He travels long distances to be with them. He pours out wisdom without holding back. This is not the leadership of pride—it is the leadership of a true shepherd.
He wakes up early to spend time with God. He fasts. He writes. He preaches. He teaches. Not because he has to, but because he loves the Lord and His people. And those who serve under him can feel the authenticity. His example has shaped a generation of leaders who are not chasing titles but are chasing purpose.
In a time when many are distracted by self-promotion, Bishop Dag continues to point people to Jesus. He has built churches, raised missionaries, and written books that will outlive him. And he has done it all with a heart that stays hidden, a spirit that remains broken, and a life that remains focused on the Kingdom.
To follow a leader like this is not to follow a man—it is to follow Christ through a man. And that is a gift the Church must not take for granted.