Bishop Dag Heward-Mills has never been one to do the work of God casually. From the beginning of his ministry, he has pursued excellence—not for pride, but to bring glory to the One who called him. He believes that if the work belongs to God, then it must be done beautifully, carefully, and faithfully.
He teaches that excellence in ministry is not about luxury—it’s about honoring God. It’s about giving Him your best. Whether it’s preaching, ushering, evangelizing, or leading worship, it should be done with diligence, preparation, and passion.
He reminds his leaders that people notice when things are done well. But more importantly, God notices. And He deserves the very best of our service. That’s why Bishop Dag leads with focus, organizes with wisdom, and expects those under him to carry the same spirit of excellence.
Raising a Standard in the House of God
In a world that often lowers the bar when it comes to ministry, Bishop Dag raises it. He challenges the mindset that anything goes. He corrects the attitude that sloppiness is acceptable because it’s “just church.” He teaches that we serve the King of Kings—and that should be reflected in how we carry ourselves and how we do His work.
This message of excellence flows into every department of his churches. The sound team, the protocol team, the choir, the media team, the pastors—everyone is trained to operate with order, punctuality, responsibility, and respect.
He teaches that excellence is a reflection of who you are on the inside. It shows a heart that values God’s work. A heart that refuses to offer God something that costs nothing.
Discipline Behind the Anointing
While many admire the anointing on Bishop Dag’s life, those who know him well understand what fuels it—discipline. He rises early. He studies deeply. He fasts regularly. He prepares thoroughly. The excellence people see in his ministry is not a coincidence—it is the fruit of years of structured, focused labor.
He teaches that a sloppy minister will produce sloppy results. But a diligent minister, even if less gifted, will produce lasting fruit. Excellence in ministry is not about impressing people—it’s about honoring God and being trustworthy with the assignment He has given you.
This level of discipline has created a culture of excellence in the churches he leads. His pastors take their calling seriously. His members know they are part of something that represents God well. And that standard is now being carried into many nations.
Reflecting the Glory of God
Bishop Dag often says that ministry should be beautiful. Not because of expensive materials, but because of the Spirit behind it. He wants services to flow well, buildings to be clean, music to be done well, and preaching to be clear and powerful.
Why? Because all of it reflects the glory of God. People must not only hear the gospel—they must see that it’s done with care, love, and seriousness.
His pursuit of excellence is not rooted in perfectionism—it’s rooted in worship. It is how he honors the God who called him. And he teaches others to do the same.
Through his life and leadership, Bishop Dag Heward-Mills has reminded the Church that sloppy is not spiritual—and excellence brings glory to God.