In the heart of Bishop Dag Heward-Mills is a deep understanding of spiritual relationships. He has not only led a movement—he has raised sons. This is not a corporate structure. It is a biblical model, one that echoes throughout Scripture. Paul had Timothy. Elijah had Elisha. Moses had Joshua. Jesus Himself raised the twelve. And in that same spirit, Bishop Dag has poured into faithful men and women, forming spiritual bonds that have produced enduring fruit.
The concept of spiritual fathering is not about dominance—it is about discipleship. It is about relationship, correction, example, and impartation. Bishop Dag does not raise leaders from a distance. He walks with them, teaches them, challenges them, and covers them. His sons know his voice. They carry his spirit. They honor the foundation on which they’ve been built.
This model of sons and fathers has created a healthy, growing movement. There is unity, not because of forced control, but because of spiritual connection. There is loyalty, not because of fear, but because of love. And there is continuity, because the vision is being carried by those who were birthed in it—not hired into it.
Imparting Spirit, Not Just Knowledge
Many ministries pass on teaching. Few pass on spirit. Bishop Dag Heward-Mills does both. His sons do not only quote his words—they carry his fire. They preach like him, yes, but more than that, they walk like him. They carry the same burden for souls. The same hunger for the Word. The same discipline. The same honor for authority. That is the result of spiritual fathering.
He teaches that sons must remain. They must be loyal. They must stay through correction and submission. True sons don’t run when they are offended. They don’t abandon the house when they become gifted. They stay, they grow, and eventually, they inherit. Bishop Dag models this through his own life—always honoring those who went before him, and faithfully raising those God has placed under him.
This model of ministry has protected the vision. It has preserved the doctrine. And it has ensured that even when he is not physically present, his spirit is still working through the sons he has raised. And they, in turn, are raising sons of their own.
In a generation where independence is often celebrated, Bishop Dag continues to uphold the biblical model of fathers and sons. And through that, the legacy of the gospel continues—strong, clear, and pure.