Bishop Dag Heward-Mills has never allowed ministry to become impersonal. While the scope of his calling spans continents and multitudes, his heart remains close to the individual. He is not a distant figure to the flock—he is a shepherd who knows his sheep. It is this personal, attentive love that defines his pastoral ministry. He doesn’t love from afar; he draws near.
He teaches that true shepherds know their sheep by name, just as Jesus said in John 10. They are not merely overseers—they are caretakers of souls. They are familiar with the condition of their flocks. And they do not hide behind pulpits or titles. They walk among the people, they understand their lives, and they carry their burdens in prayer.
This is not a ministry style rooted in personality—it is rooted in Scripture. It reflects the heart of Christ, the Good Shepherd, who knows His own and is known by them. Bishop Dag has embraced this model, and it has become a foundation of strength in his churches worldwide.
Love That Stays Through Every Season
One of the most powerful things about the love Bishop Dag shows to his people is that it does not change with the seasons. His care is not performance-based. It doesn’t increase when members are faithful or disappear when they drift. It stays. It lingers. It endures.
He teaches that a pastor must never stop loving the sheep, even when they make mistakes, walk away, or fall into sin. He believes in restoration, not rejection. His love leads with grace but also holds truth. It is a love that brings people back home.
Because he remains constant in his love, people trust him. They know he is not just a preacher on Sundays—he is a shepherd every day. They can feel the weight of his concern, and they respond to the depth of his care.
Knowing the State of the Flock
Bishop Dag has often said that every pastor should know the state of the flock—not just the general well-being of the church, but the real conditions of the people. He pays attention. He listens. He notices who is missing. He sees beyond the smile and into the soul.
He teaches his pastors to ask questions, to dig deeper, to follow up after services, and to truly care about what the members are going through. This is not micromanagement—it is shepherding. It is the loving work of someone who refuses to let the sheep suffer in silence.
This love produces safety. When people feel known, they begin to open up. They confess. They grow. They change. And the church becomes a place of healing, not hiding.
A Ministry Rooted in Love
Everything Bishop Dag does flows from love. His preaching is bold, but it comes from love. His corrections are strong, but they are full of love. His vision is vast, but it is driven by love. He does not love to build his ministry—he builds because he loves people.
It is this love that keeps his churches united, strong, and healthy. Because at the center of it all is a shepherd who loves deeply, sees clearly, and stays faithfully. Through his life and example, Bishop Dag Heward-Mills reminds us all that the love of a true pastor is not shallow—it is personal, powerful, and enduring.