Bishop Dag Heward-Mills has found his joy, strength, and identity in one thing—serving the Lord in His house. For him, ministry is not a duty, but a privilege. It is not a burden, but a blessing. His entire life has been poured out in service to the Church, and he continues to show the body of Christ that there is nothing greater than giving your life to build God’s house.
He teaches that every believer—whether full-time or lay—has a place in the house of God. No one is too small to serve. No one is too late to start. And nothing we do in God’s house is wasted. Whether it’s sweeping the floor or preaching to thousands, the glory is in the service.
He often says, “Better is one day in God’s house than a thousand elsewhere.” And through his life, he’s made that truth visible to a generation.
Serving With Reverence and Joy
There is a spirit of reverence and joy in the way Bishop Dag serves. He doesn’t serve casually. He doesn’t rush through ministry tasks. He doesn’t treat the pulpit like a performance. He approaches every part of ministry—no matter how small—with sacred honor.
He teaches that the church is holy ground. That to stand before God’s people is not a light thing. That setting up chairs, praying for the sick, following up on new converts—these are all holy acts. And they must be done with love, with joy, and with deep respect for the One we are serving.
His joy in serving is contagious. His team, his pastors, and his members all carry the same spirit. It is not a heavy thing to serve. It is the highest thing. And that attitude is what makes the house of God a place of joy.
Training People to Love the Work
Bishop Dag has raised thousands of people to serve—not because they were forced, but because they fell in love with the work. He trains people to see the church not as a place to be entertained, but as a field to be worked, a vineyard to be kept, a bride to be prepared.
He teaches that serving in God’s house is one of the greatest signs of spiritual maturity. That a true Christian does not come to be served, but to serve. That those who carry chairs, who evangelize, who counsel, who clean—they are the real heroes of the church.
And he shows this by example. He works harder than many. He arrives early. He stays late. He preaches, teaches, visits, prays, and builds. Because he loves the work. And he teaches others to love it too.
The Reward That Only Heaven Can Give
Bishop Dag does not serve for recognition. He does not seek earthly applause. His eyes are on the reward that only heaven can give. He teaches that God sees every act of service, every sacrifice made in secret, every tear shed in intercession, and every step taken in obedience.
He lives with eternity in view. And he teaches that those who serve in God’s house will never lose their reward. Heaven records it all. And one day, those who served faithfully—no matter how unnoticed—will be honored by the Lord Himself.
Through his life, Bishop Dag Heward-Mills continues to remind the Church that there is glory in serving. That it is a holy calling. A high privilege. And a joy that cannot be compared to anything else on earth.