Behind every public move of God, there is always a hidden place. A place where no lights shine and no applause is heard. A place of prayer, brokenness, surrender, and fellowship with the Father. For Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, the strength of his ministry does not come from stage presence, media reach, or outward success. It flows from the secret place.
It is in that secret place that sermons are birthed. It is in the quiet hours before dawn that strategies are received, burdens are lifted, and strength is renewed. Bishop Dag does not rely on talent to sustain what God has given him. He relies on the presence of God. And that presence is found in solitude.
He has always taught that the depth of a minister’s secret life will determine the height of their public impact. If there is no private surrender, there can be no lasting fruit. The anointing comes in private, long before it is seen in public. And the true work of a servant of God begins when no one is watching.
Spiritual Discipline That Sustains
There is a deep sense of order in Bishop Dag’s life. He does not drift through ministry with spontaneity alone. He lives by discipline. He wakes up early. He prays for long hours. He fasts regularly. He studies the Word diligently. These disciplines are not religious routines—they are sacred habits that keep his spirit strong and sensitive.
Many admire the fruit of his ministry without understanding the root. The books, churches, crusades, and leaders all come from a place of spiritual focus. He has trained himself to hear from God, to wait on Him, and to follow His voice no matter the cost.
In a world where noise and distraction abound, Bishop Dag has chosen the narrow road of devotion. He protects his time with God. He guards his heart. And he teaches others to do the same. Because without the secret place, ministry becomes shallow, and power becomes performance.
An Example for Every Minister
Young pastors often ask how to build a ministry like Bishop Dag’s. His answer always returns to the foundation: prayer, fasting, the Word, and loyalty to the Lord. He does not offer gimmicks. He offers a life fully surrendered to God in private before it is ever celebrated in public.
He teaches that the real test of a minister is not how well they preach, but how well they pray. Not how many people follow them, but how closely they follow Christ. His camps and conferences are filled with sessions that lead people into spiritual depth. He invites his sons in ministry to pray through the night, to read entire books of the Bible, to fast without excuses, and to seek God with hunger.
The secret place is not glamorous. It is quiet. It is often painful. But it is where true ministers are made. And Bishop Dag continues to be a faithful voice, calling the Church back to that holy place.
Public Fruit From Private Faithfulness
What the world sees is only the surface. The depth is in the unseen. Bishop Dag’s global ministry, his leadership, and his lasting fruit are all the result of a man who chose the secret place over the spotlight.
He lives what he teaches. He walks what he preaches. And his life is a call to every believer and every leader to return to the feet of Jesus. That is where vision comes. That is where power flows. And that is where a life of true ministry begins.