In a generation where many ministers are gifted but unreliable, Bishop Dag Heward-Mills has taught and modeled a higher standard: faithfulness. For him, trustworthiness is not optional—it is foundational. A leader may be talented, anointed, and bold, but if he cannot be trusted, he cannot be used.
He often says that ministry is about responsibility, not recognition. And those who are entrusted with God’s work must be found faithful. That is why, in his training and teaching, he places a heavy emphasis on character, loyalty, and spiritual accountability.
He teaches that God entrusts His work to people who will protect it, not exploit it. People who will serve the vision, not hijack it. People who will stay true, even when no one is watching.
Proven Over Time
Trust is not built in a day. It is proven over time. Bishop Dag has taught that faithfulness is tested through seasons—seasons of pressure, delay, disappointment, and correction. The true character of a minister is not revealed on the stage, but in the quiet corners of obedience and consistency.
He does not raise leaders quickly. He watches, waits, and tests. He believes that those who rush into leadership without process often crash under the weight. But those who are proven, who serve faithfully in hidden places, and who pass the tests of time—those are the ones who can be trusted.
Many of the pastors under his leadership have served for years before being appointed. They have cleaned, counseled, preached, and prayed long before anyone knew their names. And because they have been faithful with little, God has given them much.
Trust in the Little Things
Bishop Dag teaches that faithfulness begins with the small things. Being on time. Handling money with integrity. Speaking the truth. Submitting to authority. These are not minor details—they are major indicators of trustworthiness.
He reminds his pastors that how you handle what seems insignificant reveals your readiness for more. Those who are sloppy in the small things will be unfaithful in the big things. But those who are diligent, disciplined, and dependable—even in private—can be entrusted with greater responsibility.
This principle is woven through his books, his training camps, and his private mentorship. He is not looking for stars—he is looking for stewards. And when he finds them, he pours into them.
Releasing Leaders Who Reflect the Master
The goal of all this training and testing is to raise ministers who reflect Christ. Leaders who do not just preach well but live well. Ministers who can be trusted with souls, with churches, with resources, and with authority—because they are first and foremost servants of God.
Bishop Dag Heward-Mills continues to lead by example. He handles the ministry with sobriety and reverence. He models integrity, submission, and loyalty. And through his life, he calls others to the same standard.
In a world full of gifted but unfaithful leaders, Bishop Dag reminds the Church that God is still looking for those who can be trusted. And when He finds them, He uses them to do great things.