At the center of Bishop Dag Heward-Mills’ life is a burden—a deep, spiritual weight for the souls of men. It is not a temporary feeling or a passing concern. It is a constant cry in his spirit that the lost must be saved. That people are perishing every day without knowing Jesus, and that the Church must not rest until they are reached.
This burden has shaped his preaching, his traveling, his writing, and his leadership. He has built churches, trained pastors, organized crusades, and written books—all with one burning motivation: to bring the lost to Christ.
He does not view evangelism as a church growth strategy. He sees it as a rescue mission. Souls are not numbers to him—they are eternal lives for whom Christ died. That is why he weeps for them, prays for them, and preaches to them with urgency and clarity.
Going Where Others Won’t Go
Bishop Dag’s burden for the lost has taken him to places many would never go. Remote villages. Harsh environments. Places with no glamour or recognition. He goes not because it’s easy, but because there are souls there. Souls who have never heard the name of Jesus. Souls who are hungry for hope. Souls who are waiting for someone to come.
His crusades are not just events—they are spiritual invasions. They are moments when heaven touches earth and light breaks into darkness. He preaches the gospel with simplicity and power, and then watches as thousands respond to the call of salvation.
He does not need a perfect environment to preach. He only needs a soul. Whether it’s one person or ten thousand, his message remains the same: Jesus saves.
Imparting the Burden to the Church
The burden for souls is not something to be carried alone. Bishop Dag has dedicated his life to imparting that same burden to others. He trains leaders to feel what he feels. To see what he sees. To go where he goes. He knows that the harvest is too great for one man alone.
He teaches that the greatest tragedy is not sickness, poverty, or failure. The greatest tragedy is a soul that enters eternity without Christ. That truth shapes his leadership style, his preaching content, and his expectations of those who serve under him.
Books like Others and Tell Them have become rallying cries for believers to rise from apathy and take up the call to reach the lost. These are not just lessons—they are spiritual mandates.
A Life That Cries “Souls, Souls, Souls”
Everything about Bishop Dag’s life echoes the word “souls.” He wakes up thinking about souls. He prays for souls. He travels for souls. He gives for souls. And he suffers for souls. That is the heartbeat of his ministry.
He teaches that every believer must carry this burden. It is not reserved for evangelists or pastors. It is the responsibility of every Christian. To witness. To pray. To invite. To care.
Because in the end, the value of a soul is greater than anything this world can offer.
Through his life, Bishop Dag Heward-Mills has become a living message—a cry to the Church to never forget the lost. And as long as there are souls still unreached, he will keep going. Preaching. Sending. Praying. Believing. Until the whole world hears.