In every generation, there are those who treat the call of God as a profession or a position. But there are also those who carry it with a deep sense of fear, reverence, and sacred responsibility. Bishop Dag Heward-Mills is one of the latter. For him, ministry has never been a casual pursuit. It has always been sacred. It has always been serious. And he has taught thousands of others to honor their calling with the same reverence.
The way Bishop Dag speaks about the ministry reveals his heart. He does not reduce the pastoral office to public speaking or leadership techniques. He sees it as a divine trust. A calling that comes with weight. A burden that must be carried with humility, prayer, and purity. From the beginning of his ministry, he has lived with the consciousness that he is accountable to God—not only for what he preaches, but for how he lives.
He teaches that being called by God is the highest honor a person can receive. It is not earned, and it should never be taken for granted. He often reminds his pastors and leaders that many are called, but few are chosen. And those who are chosen must live and serve with fear and trembling—not in dread, but in awe of the privilege.
This deep sense of sacredness has shaped the culture of his churches. Ministry is not taken lightly. Leaders are trained to walk in holiness, to avoid pride, and to remain true to their assignment. The result is a ministry that carries spiritual weight—not just excitement, but authority. Not just movement, but impact.
The Lifestyle of the Called
Bishop Dag’s emphasis on the sacredness of the call is not just theological—it is deeply practical. He teaches that those in ministry must live differently. They must speak differently. They must think differently. The calling sets them apart. It demands a lifestyle of prayer, study, fasting, and obedience. Not as a burden, but as a necessary preparation for fruitfulness.
He leads by example. His personal discipline, his fasting life, his devotion to the Word, and his unwavering commitment to soul-winning are all rooted in his understanding that the ministry is holy ground. He walks with God before he walks before people. And because of that, he carries a presence that is undeniable.
He challenges pastors to avoid distractions and to live with purpose. He warns against carnality, compromise, and comfort. He teaches that ministry is not about making a living—it is about giving your life. And this message has raised a generation of leaders who are serious, focused, and spiritually mature.
In a time when ministry can easily become a performance or a career, Bishop Dag remains a voice calling the Church back to the altar. Back to the sacred. Back to the holy calling that requires everything but gives even more in return.