When God spoke through the prophet Jeremiah, He made a promise to His people: “I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.” Bishop Dag Heward-Mills is a fulfillment of this Scripture in our generation. As a true shepherd, his first and greatest commitment has been to feed the flock. Not with opinions or trends, but with sound knowledge and divine understanding from the Word of God.
For years, he has prioritized the ministry of the Word in everything he does. Whether preaching to thousands at a crusade or teaching a handful of young pastors at a camp, his focus remains the same—open the Scriptures, explain the truth, and lead people into spiritual maturity.
Feeding people with knowledge is not about impressing them with intellect. It is about opening their eyes to God’s will and giving them the tools to walk with Him. Bishop Dag’s sermons are rich in Scripture, filled with principles, and deeply rooted in the heart of a shepherd who wants the sheep to be strong.
Teaching That Transforms Lives
There is a difference between preaching that excites and teaching that transforms. Bishop Dag has consistently taught in a way that brings permanent change. His teachings are practical, straightforward, and deeply spiritual. They are not designed to entertain—they are designed to renew minds, confront sin, and inspire obedience.
In his churches, members are fed with solid doctrine. They are not kept in spiritual infancy. They are raised to become mature believers who know the Word, understand their calling, and can teach others also. That is the fruit of a true shepherd’s teaching.
Bishop Dag teaches that every shepherd must prepare well, teach clearly, and live what they preach. He himself spends hours in study and prayer, refusing to offer the people anything shallow. The result is a ministry filled with believers who are not easily tossed by every wind of doctrine.
Understanding the State of the Flock
Feeding the sheep is not just about teaching in general—it’s about understanding what they need. A shepherd must know the state of his flock. Bishop Dag is deeply aware of the spiritual condition of the people he leads. He teaches his pastors to observe, listen, ask questions, and discern what the Spirit is saying.
He doesn’t teach blindly. He speaks to the heart of issues that people are facing—whether it’s lukewarmness, disloyalty, sin, confusion, or weariness. His teaching is like medicine. Sometimes it heals. Sometimes it cuts. But it always brings life.
This sensitivity is why his teachings seem to come at just the right time. He is not only filled with knowledge—he is filled with understanding. And that is what makes him a true shepherd after God’s own heart.
Raising a Generation of Teaching Shepherds
One of Bishop Dag’s lasting legacies will be the thousands of pastors he has raised to teach and feed others. His influence goes far beyond his own pulpit. Through his books, his camps, and his ministry training, he has multiplied the gift of teaching into countless others.
His pastors do not rely on charisma alone. They are trained to open the Bible, rightly divide the Word of truth, and feed their flocks with accuracy and depth. They are not sermon performers—they are spiritual educators.
Dag Heward-Mills is not just a preacher—he is a shepherd. And he continues to feed the flock with the kind of teaching that builds the Church strong and deep.