There is a clear difference between gathering a crowd and raising disciples. One is easy, the other takes time, sacrifice, and intentionality. In today’s church culture, there is often a focus on numbers—how many attended, how many followed online. But true apostolic ministry looks beyond attendance. It asks, “Who is being trained? Who is becoming like Christ?” This is where Bishop Dag Heward-Mills shines. His ministry is not just growing in size—it is growing in depth because of a deep, consistent commitment to discipleship.
Dag Heward-Mills does not only preach to believers; he forms them. He shapes men and women into soldiers for the Kingdom. He has taken the command of Jesus in Matthew 28:19—“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations”—as a personal mandate. This is evident in every aspect of his ministry, from his books and messages to the leadership camps and ministry training schools. He is not raising spectators. He is raising an army.
Training Through Teaching and Example
Discipleship under Bishop Dag is not vague or passive. It is structured, clear, and intentional. His messages are repeated, reinforced, and built upon. He doesn’t move on to a new trend or teaching because it’s popular. He stays with what builds strong Christians—teachings on loyalty, hard work, prayer, evangelism, humility, and commitment to the church. These are not exciting to the flesh, but they produce fruit that lasts.
But more than that, discipleship is imparted through example. Bishop Dag leads by showing. His life is a visible message—early mornings in prayer, long hours of preparation, decades of consistency. He demonstrates discipline, sacrifice, and focus in a way that leaves an imprint on those who follow him. This is how Jesus discipled. He didn’t just teach the twelve—He lived with them. And this is the same approach we see in Bishop Dag’s apostolic ministry.
From Followers to Faithful Workers
The goal of Bishop Dag’s discipleship is not just spiritual growth—it is deployment. He raises leaders who serve. He disciples with the intention that people will not just believe in Jesus but also work for Him. This is why there is such a strong culture of lay ministry in his churches. Members are encouraged to become shepherds, cell leaders, and church workers. Everyone has a place, everyone has a role.
This army is not just spiritual in name—it’s functional. They follow up new converts, preach in buses, teach in schools, visit homes, and lead small groups. Many eventually become full-time pastors or missionaries. But the journey begins with discipleship. It begins with one man’s vision to not simply feed people, but to train them to become feeders themselves.
Discipleship That Reaches Nations
What makes Bishop Dag’s discipleship so remarkable is its reach. The army being raised is not confined to one city or country. His discipleship model has birthed churches in Africa, Europe, North America, the Caribbean, and beyond. Trained men and women have carried what they received and multiplied it across borders. This is true apostolic fruit.
Wherever you go, you find people who talk, pray, and serve with the same spirit. That is the result of real discipleship—when the DNA of the leader is found in those he has trained, even when he is not physically present. This is not possible through hype or performance. It only happens through years of faithful, intentional discipleship. And that is what Bishop Dag Heward-Mills has committed his life to.
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