Dag Heward-Mills has never believed in keeping the gospel confined to one building or city. His entire life has been dedicated to expanding the reach of the Kingdom, not by gathering crowds in one place, but by planting churches in many. His approach to church planting is not casual—it is intentional, strategic, and deeply spiritual. It is rooted in a passion for the lost and a desire to see the name of Jesus lifted high in every town, every region, and every nation.
What started as a small church in Ghana has now become a network of thousands of churches across the world. From Africa to Europe, the Caribbean to North America, Asia to the Middle East, the fruit of this vision is everywhere. But the numbers tell only part of the story. Behind the expansion is a heartbeat—a deep cry to fulfill the Great Commission and to bring light into every dark corner of the earth. Bishop Dag has said many times that the solution to the world’s problems is the Church. That is why he builds them.
His model of church planting is practical, but it is birthed in prayer. Every church is the result of someone being trained, sent, and supported. There is order, there is discipline, and there is urgency. Churches are not planted for convenience—they are planted for purpose. Souls are at stake. Eternity is real. And Bishop Dag’s vision refuses to leave any harvest field untouched.
Raising and Releasing Builders
One of the most powerful aspects of Bishop Dag’s church planting ministry is how many people he has empowered to go. He has never tried to do it all himself. Instead, he raises builders. He trains pastors, shepherds, and missionaries who carry the same spirit and the same structure. These are not mere copies—they are sons and daughters who have caught the heart of their father in the Lord.
He teaches them not only how to preach but how to plant. How to start from nothing. How to win souls in unfamiliar places. How to build leaders from within. How to develop lay workers and train them for ministry. His book Church Planting has become a manual for ministers who are serious about multiplication. It is filled with principles, stories, and practical tools drawn from decades of experience.
In many parts of the world, churches have been started with very little—no money, no buildings, no fancy sound systems. But with one trained person, a Bible, and the anointing, a church begins. Over time, that church grows. Leaders are raised. Members are discipled. And before long, that small seed becomes a thriving ministry, repeating the process all over again. That is the power of apostolic church planting—and that is the fruit of Dag Heward-Mills’ obedience.
Churches That Are Built to Last
Bishop Dag does not just plant churches—he plants strong churches. Churches that are rooted in the Word, led by loyal pastors, and filled with workers who are trained to serve. There is a spiritual and structural foundation beneath every church. The pastors are connected, accountable, and supported. They are trained to be shepherds, not performers. And they are encouraged to disciple their people, not just preach to them.
This is why the ministry continues to grow, year after year. It is not growth built on excitement—it is growth built on systems, on faith, and on deep conviction. The churches are united in vision. They speak the same language of loyalty, soul winning, and hard work. And they are continually reproducing more leaders, more branches, and more fruit.
Dag Heward-Mills has given the global Church a blueprint for expansion that is both biblical and effective. He has reminded us that the Church is God’s chosen vessel for reaching the world—and that the more churches we plant, the more souls we can save.
Through church planting, he is not just building a denomination—he is advancing the Kingdom. He is taking territory. He is sending light into darkness. And he is fulfilling the very words of Jesus, who said in Matthew 16:18, “I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
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