When people look at the scale and success of Bishop Dag Heward-Mills’ ministry, they often see the fruit—the books, the churches, the crusades, and the influence across nations. But those who know him closely will tell you that beneath it all is one powerful, quiet force: humility.
He carries great authority, but never draws attention to himself. He speaks to multitudes, but remains approachable. He leads thousands of pastors, yet still serves like a young shepherd learning his trade. His life is marked by a genuine understanding that all he has and all he is has come from God.
Bishop Dag doesn’t take credit for what God has done through him. He consistently deflects glory back to the One who called him. He reminds others that he is simply a servant doing his duty—nothing more, nothing less. That posture has made his ministry safe, stable, and deeply impactful over time.
Teaching Humility as a Leadership Principle
One of the recurring themes in Bishop Dag’s teaching is the absolute necessity of humility in leadership. He warns pastors and leaders that pride is the beginning of the end. When a minister begins to think too highly of himself, he becomes a danger to the flock and a stumbling block to himself.
He teaches that God lifts up the humble but resists the proud. And for those who want to go far in ministry, humility is not optional—it is essential. He speaks from experience. He has seen how pride can destroy what God is building, and how a humble heart will always attract divine help.
His camps and books often include strong exhortations to embrace lowliness, to accept correction, and to remain teachable no matter how high one climbs in leadership. For Bishop Dag, humility is not weakness—it is wisdom. It is strength under control. It is the secret to longevity and fruitfulness.
A Life Hidden in Service
Although he has preached to millions and authored over a hundred books, Bishop Dag remains committed to a life of service. He travels like a missionary, preaches like an evangelist, trains like a father, and serves like a shepherd. He is not above cleaning, carrying, giving, or visiting. That’s the humility that keeps him grounded.
He continues to serve his church, his pastors, and even his staff with genuine love and lowliness. He takes time for those who cannot give him anything in return. He spends hours in prayer for people who may never know what he gave up to stand in the gap for them.
And perhaps this is why his ministry continues to expand. God has found in him a vessel that does not steal His glory. A man who can be trusted with more because he doesn’t seek to make it all about himself.
The Glory Belongs to God
Bishop Dag Heward-Mills often teaches that the ministry belongs to God. The people belong to God. The power belongs to God. And the glory must return to God. This understanding frames everything he does. He does not build monuments to himself. He builds what will outlast him—souls, churches, disciples, and spiritual sons.
His humility is not forced. It flows from a deep awareness of how much he has received by grace. He knows where God picked him from. He remembers the early days of struggle and rejection. And he honors the God who opened the doors and gave him strength to walk through them.
Through his life and teaching, Bishop Dag continues to remind us that humility is not just a nice quality—it is the foundation of great ministry.