There is a kind of ambition that glorifies man and craves the spotlight. But there is also a holy ambition—a sacred fire that burns for one purpose: to please God. Bishop Dag Heward-Mills is a man driven by this holy ambition. It is not about platform, fame, or success. It is about completing the work the Lord gave him to do. It is about bearing fruit that remains and bringing joy to the heart of the Master.
From the beginning of his ministry, there has been a visible urgency in his life. He does not waste time. He does not minister casually. He works, travels, writes, builds, prays, and sends with relentless focus. That focus is not from the flesh. It is from a deep spiritual drive to see souls saved and the Church of God established across the world.
This holy ambition is evident in the way he speaks, the way he preaches, and the way he pours himself out day after day. It is not the ambition of a man who wants to be known. It is the ambition of a servant who wants Christ to be known.
Going Beyond Comfort and Convenience
Bishop Dag has never allowed comfort to define his ministry. He often chooses the harder path, the longer route, the more sacrificial road—not because he enjoys suffering, but because he is consumed with purpose. The fire in his heart refuses to let him settle. There is always another soul to reach, another pastor to train, another church to plant.
He travels where others will not go. He preaches in cities and in villages, under lights and under tents, in large auditoriums and in dusty fields. His comfort has never been the priority. The call is the priority. And because of this holy ambition, the fruit continues to multiply.
He has taught his leaders and followers to break free from mediocrity. To stop managing churches and start building them. To stop existing and start advancing. There is more to do, and there is no time to waste. That is the cry of holy ambition.
A Life of Focused Sacrifice
Behind the scenes, Bishop Dag lives a life of sacrifice and simplicity. His days are structured around the call of God. Prayer, study, planning, and building take up his time. He does not chase comfort or applause. He does not indulge in distractions. His ambition has focused his entire life.
He teaches that if you want to do something great for God, you must be willing to give up something great for yourself. You must be willing to let go of ease and take up your cross. Holy ambition is not about taking more—it is about giving more. More time, more energy, more love, more prayer, more of yourself.
And because he has lived this way, God continues to trust him with more. More souls. More leaders. More nations. The fire does not die down—it burns brighter with every passing year.
Inspiring a Generation to Dream for God
Bishop Dag’s life is a challenge to every believer and every minister. It says, “Don’t live small when God has called you to do something great for Him.” His holy ambition awakens others to believe again. To dream again. To press in again.
He has raised a generation of leaders who are not ashamed to work hard for God. Who are not embarrassed by sacrifice. Who do not run from spiritual responsibility. They have caught the fire from their father, and now they too are running.
Through his life and example, Bishop Dag Heward-Mills continues to teach us that holy ambition is not carnal. It is the cry of a soul fully surrendered to God. And it is that fire that turns ordinary men into history-makers in the kingdom of God.