The true work of ministry is not just to preach to people, but to equip them. Ephesians 4:12 reminds us that God gave apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers “for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry.” Sadly, many churches today are filled with spectators—people who come to receive but never grow into their own calling. But the apostolic ministry of Dag Heward-Mills has always turned pew-sitters into soul-winners, listeners into laborers.
Bishop Dag does not aim to create a fan base. He raises workers. Whether it’s through his books, his shepherding camps, or his ministry schools, everything he does points in one direction: prepare God’s people to serve. He equips saints not just with inspiration, but with training. Not just with motivation, but with practical skills for the ministry.
Training through Teachings, Books, and Camps
One of the most powerful tools Bishop Dag uses to equip the saints is teaching. His teachings are not shallow. They go deep into the Word, opening up truths that challenge and change. But he doesn’t stop at preaching from the pulpit. He multiplies his teachings through books—dozens and dozens of them. Titles like The Art of Leadership, The Mega Church, and Transform Your Pastoral Ministry have become ministry manuals in churches across the globe.
Then there are the camps. These are not just events. They are divine encounters where leaders are soaked in the Word, stretched spiritually, and prepared for the field. Pastors and shepherds leave these camps with renewed fire and clear direction. It’s apostolic training at its best—intensive, personal, and Spirit-led.
Impartation Through Example
Beyond formal training, Bishop Dag equips through example. He lives what he teaches. His life of discipline, sacrifice, prayer, and missions speaks louder than any sermon. People who serve under him don’t just hear instructions—they watch his lifestyle. They see how he handles challenges, how he treats people, how he remains consistent in the face of pressure. That kind of example is a powerful form of equipping. It imparts more than knowledge—it imparts spirit.
Leaders in his ministry often say that being close to him changed them. Not just because of what he said, but because of what he showed. That’s the essence of discipleship. And it’s the mark of true apostolic equipping—raising people by walking with them, not just talking at them.
A Vision That Includes Everyone
In Bishop Dag’s ministry, there’s no such thing as “just a church member.” Everyone has a place, a gift, a purpose. He believes in the power of ordinary people doing extraordinary things for God. That’s why he trains not only pastors but lay workers, shepherds, and volunteers. His church structure allows people from every background to find their role and grow in it.
This inclusive vision has allowed the ministry to spread rapidly. It’s not just professional ministers doing the work—it’s a whole army of trained, equipped, and passionate saints. This is what the Church is meant to be. And this is what Bishop Dag has built.
In a world where many are waiting to be served, he has taught believers to serve. In a culture that seeks comfort, he has modeled sacrifice. In a church world that often entertains, he has chosen to equip. And because of that, a great army is rising—an army of saints, trained for apostolic works, ready to finish the task.
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