Churches are often planted in places of convenience—cities with resources, neighborhoods with influence, regions with safety. But Bishop Dag Heward-Mills has taken a different approach. He believes that the gospel must go to the neglected, the overlooked, and the spiritually dry places. That’s why his churches are not just in capitals—they are in corners of the world many would never consider.
He has taught and proven that the strength of a church is not in the soil it’s planted in, but in the faith of the planter. Weak places become strong when the Word of God is preached consistently, when prayer is prioritized, and when people are genuinely loved. That is how his ministry has turned weak places into spiritual centers.
From remote villages to hostile regions, Bishop Dag continues to send pastors and missionaries to places where the work is hard, the ground is dry, and the laborers are few. And in those very places, the churches begin to grow. They become lighthouses in the dark, feeding stations for the hungry, and families for the lonely.
Building With People, Not Popularity
One of the greatest strengths of Bishop Dag’s ministry is that it’s not built on popularity—it’s built on people. Real people. Discipled, trained, and trusted. He does not build for applause. He builds for endurance. The churches that grow under his leadership don’t depend on events or celebrities. They grow through consistent teaching, strong shepherding, and faithful follow-up.
He teaches his pastors to love the people, visit the people, teach the people, and pray for the people. That is the model of Christ. And it works—whether in a wealthy suburb or a struggling village. When the people are cared for, the church grows strong—even in hard places.
His pastors are not looking for an easy path. They are trained to labor. They are trained to build from scratch. And that has made all the difference. Many of the strongest churches in the denomination started with nothing—no instruments, no building, no resources. Just a pastor, a Bible, and the Spirit of God.
Staying Through the Seasons
Bishop Dag teaches that the key to building in weak places is staying power. Many churches fail because the leaders leave too soon. But he teaches his pastors to stay. To remain. To endure. Because staying long enough turns dry ground into fertile soil.
His own life is a testimony of this principle. He stayed when it was hard. He stayed when the results were slow. And because he stayed, the fruit began to grow. He now teaches his pastors and missionaries that fruitfulness comes to those who don’t give up.
Weak places don’t remain weak forever. They begin to shift when someone prays, preaches, and persists. And Bishop Dag’s ministry is filled with stories of places that were once ignored but are now thriving centers of spiritual life.
Strength That Comes From God
Ultimately, the strength of a church does not come from clever strategy or location—it comes from God. Bishop Dag never takes the credit. He continually points to the grace of God. He teaches his leaders that building in weak places requires prayer, humility, and total dependence on the Holy Spirit.
And because of that, the ministry continues to expand. Churches are growing where no one expected them to. People are being saved where others thought it was impossible. And lives are being transformed because someone chose to obey and stay.
Dag Heward-Mills has built strong churches in weak places—not through shortcuts, but through surrender. And through that faithfulness, the weak have been made strong.