When you look at the life and ministry of Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, it’s clear that he carries something more than a typical pastoral assignment. There’s a weight, a mandate—apostolic in nature. He doesn’t just preach sermons; he builds people, raises churches, and fathers ministers. This is the heartbeat of an apostolic calling.
In the early church, apostles were known not only for spreading the gospel but for laying foundations that others could build on. That same pattern echoes in the life of Dag Heward-Mills. He is not just a preacher to crowds, but a father to pastors. He plants churches. He raises leaders. He sends people out.
The Power of Fathering in Ministry
One of the most remarkable aspects of Dag Heward-Mills’ apostolic ministry is how he has intentionally raised sons. Not biological sons necessarily—but spiritual sons. Men and women who have caught his spirit, embraced his teachings, and gone on to do great things in ministry themselves.
In 1 Corinthians 4:15, Paul said, “Though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers.” Dag Heward-Mills has stepped into that rare and powerful office of a spiritual father. Through loyalty, training, and constant impartation, he has raised an army of loyal, faithful ministers.
A Ministry that Multiplies
The fruit of an apostolic calling is always multiplication. Jesus trained twelve. Paul raised Timothy, Titus, and many others. And Dag Heward-Mills has followed in this same line—raising pastors, evangelists, and missionaries who are now scattered across continents.
This is no ordinary ministry. It’s not just about the local church anymore. It’s about the Kingdom. Apostles carry blueprints. They see the bigger picture. And that’s what Dag Heward-Mills has done through the United Denominations Originating from the Lighthouse Group of Churches (UD-OLGC). His obedience has led to a global move.
Training for the Work of the Ministry
One of the things that sets Bishop Dag apart is how much he emphasizes training. Ministry isn’t guesswork. It requires preparation, sacrifice, and structure. Through Anagkazo Bible and Ministry Training Centre, thousands of young men and women have been trained and sent out into the harvest fields.
Just like Paul trained Timothy, Bishop Dag has created systems where the next generation of ministers are being thoroughly equipped—spiritually, doctrinally, and practically. This is apostolic work. It’s building for the future.
A Legacy That Speaks
When we talk about legacy in ministry, we’re not talking about buildings and events—we’re talking about people. Dag Heward-Mills has left his mark on countless lives through his books, messages, and more importantly, through the lives he has poured into.
What we see today—thousands of churches, a loyal pastoral community, and a thriving global denomination—isn’t the product of luck. It’s the fruit of an apostolic seed. A life laid down for the gospel. A man who said “yes” to God and never looked back.
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