There’s something distinct about the kind of pastor God approves. He doesn’t just look for skill, charisma, or popularity. He looks for heart. A heart that beats for people. A heart that’s broken over sin, tender toward the weak, and firm in truth. Bishop Dag Heward-Mills carries that kind of heart. His pastoral ministry reflects a love that is not learned—it is imparted by the Holy Spirit.
From the beginning of his calling, Bishop Dag has cared for people. Not just crowds, but individuals. Not just faces in a service, but souls who need shepherding. He has never outgrown that heart. Whether pastoring one church or overseeing thousands, he continues to carry the burden of a true shepherd—feeding, guiding, protecting, and laying down his life for the flock.
That kind of heart can’t be faked. And the fruit of it is seen across churches, cities, and nations that have been shaped by his ministry.
Sacrifice That Flows from Love
The pastoral heart of Bishop Dag is not built on convenience—it’s built on sacrifice. He has given up comfort, recognition, and even personal privacy in order to serve the Church. He has spent countless hours counseling, praying, teaching, and traveling so that the people God has given him are not left without care.
He doesn’t serve for applause. He serves because he loves. That love has led him to continue pastoring even while leading a global denomination. He still preaches in local churches. He still checks on his pastors. He still sends encouraging messages, attends camps, and calls for prayer and fasting. His love is not abstract. It’s expressed through action.
A true pastor doesn’t count the cost when it comes to the flock. And Bishop Dag continues to live that truth.
Carrying the Weak and Correcting with Grace
Pastoring isn’t just about standing at the front. It’s about getting into the lives of people—walking with them through joy and sorrow, strength and struggle. Bishop Dag is known not only for his preaching but for his ability to walk with people through their darkest hours. He counsels with compassion, visits with tenderness, and listens without judgment.
But he also corrects with love. He doesn’t shy away from difficult conversations or confrontational truths. When something is out of order, he addresses it—not to shame, but to restore. He teaches that correction is a vital part of love. A shepherd who ignores danger is not protecting the sheep. Bishop Dag steps in when needed, with a firm but loving hand, pointing people back to righteousness.
His balance of grace and truth is part of what makes him a true pastor.
A Lasting Example
The heart of a pastor doesn’t retire. It doesn’t fade. It keeps burning for souls. Bishop Dag’s consistency over decades is a testament to the purity of his call. He has not grown weary in well-doing. He continues to pour out his life—preaching, praying, planting, and pastoring.
The pastors he has trained now carry the same heart. They have caught more than his words. They have caught his spirit. And that is what ensures the work will continue.
Dag Heward-Mills is not just a teacher or preacher. He is a man with the heart of a true pastor. And through that heart, generations are being cared for, discipled, and sent out.
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