Behind every large ministry is a story. A journey of obedience. A series of quiet yeses to the voice of God. In the life of Dag Heward-Mills, the fruit we see today—the churches, the books, the crusades, the missionaries—did not begin with applause. It began with surrender. It began with a decision to obey God no matter the cost, no matter the outcome, and no matter who understood or didn’t.
Bishop Dag’s story is marked by obedience at every turn. As a young medical student, he could have chosen a safe, predictable path. But he heard the call of God, and he said yes. He started preaching when no one was watching. He fasted and prayed when there was no audience. He started a church with just a handful of people and built it through sacrifice, not spectacle. He obeyed the Lord in private long before He was known in public.
Obedience is not always dramatic. Sometimes it’s slow. Sometimes it’s painful. But it is always powerful. Bishop Dag has followed the Lord’s voice, even when it led him through lonely places, difficult decisions, and misunderstood seasons. He has stayed faithful to the instruction of the Lord, whether it was to plant a church, write a book, preach in a rural village, or train leaders in faraway lands.
The Path of Consistent Yes
Obedience is not a one-time act. It is a lifestyle. Bishop Dag has not only obeyed once—he has obeyed continually. Over the years, he has taken bold steps of faith that required letting go of comfort, familiarity, and even the praise of men. Each step opened a new door. Each yes led to another assignment. And with every act of obedience, the ministry grew—not just outwardly, but inwardly.
He teaches that obedience is the key to spiritual promotion. It is not talent, education, or gifting that moves you forward in the Kingdom—it is faithfulness to do what God has asked you to do. He teaches that obedience brings clarity. When you obey today’s instruction, you will hear tomorrow’s direction.
This is why his ministry has continued to grow. Because it is not rooted in performance—it is rooted in obedience. He moves when God says move. He stays when God says stay. And he pours himself into the work as one who knows that he is not his own.
The growth is real. The churches are many. The leaders are trained. The souls are being saved. But behind it all is a simple, steady stream of obedience. One man who continues to say yes. One servant who continues to yield. One shepherd who continues to follow the voice of the Master.
Dag Heward-Mills reminds us all that growth in the Kingdom is not about personal ambition. It is about divine assignment. It is about doing what God says, when He says it, how He says it. And when we obey—truly obey—God does the rest.