Bishop Dag Heward-Mills is a man who has always seen beyond his own city, his own language, and his own nation. From the earliest days of his ministry, his heart has burned for the nations. He has never been content to stay in a familiar place when the gospel had yet to be preached elsewhere. This apostolic burden—to go beyond borders and to raise churches across the world—has shaped the direction, passion, and fruit of his life.
He teaches that Jesus did not die for one nation alone. He died for the whole world. And every church, no matter how small or how young, must have an international vision. The Church exists to send, to go, and to spread. And if we truly carry the heart of Christ, we will be moved to step into places we have never been before.
This calling to nations is not simply geographical—it is spiritual. It is a cry to reach cultures, people groups, and territories that have not yet seen the light of the gospel. And Bishop Dag has answered that cry again and again.
Preaching in Places Others Have Forgotten
The apostolic call is not only about going to places that are open—it’s about going to places that are overlooked. Bishop Dag has taken the gospel into territories that others have avoided. Villages where Christianity is rare. Cities where hostility is high. Regions where the ground is hard. And still, he goes.
He teaches that the gospel is for every creature. Not just those in convenient locations. Not just those with resources. The Church must be willing to send missionaries where no one wants to go. Because the world will not be reached by accident. It will be reached by apostles—those who are sent.
This is the reason he continues to train missionaries and church planters who are willing to lay down their lives and carry the message of salvation across borders. He doesn’t just talk about the nations—he sends people to them.
Carrying the Vision With Power and Simplicity
Bishop Dag’s international ministry is marked by both spiritual power and simplicity. He does not rely on fancy marketing or massive productions. He preaches Christ and Him crucified. He lays hands on the sick. He wins souls and plants churches. The same message he preaches in Accra is the one he preaches in Europe, Asia, or the Caribbean.
He believes that the gospel works everywhere. You don’t need to adjust the message—you need to obey the call. And as he steps onto platforms in other countries, the Holy Spirit confirms the Word with signs, fruit, and lasting impact.
There is an apostolic authority on his life that opens doors in nations. His presence is not just a visit—it is a planting. When he leaves, something remains: a church, a pastor, a group of believers, a foundation for revival.
Leaving a Legacy in Many Lands
One of the greatest signs of Bishop Dag’s apostolic calling is the legacy he is leaving behind in many lands. Churches that continue to grow. Leaders who continue to build. Souls that were won and are now winning others.
His heart is not only to go, but to leave something behind. He does not go as a guest—he goes as a father. And his sons and daughters across the nations carry his spirit, his teachings, and his passion for the lost.
Through his life, the Church is being reminded that we are not called to stay still. We are called to go. And those who go with God will carry His presence, His power, and His purpose into the darkest places.