Church growth is not a mystery. It is the result of certain spiritual laws being obeyed consistently. Bishop Dag Heward-Mills has built one of the largest denominations in Africa—and has helped churches around the world grow in strength and size—not by chasing trends, but by teaching truth. His insights into growth are not guesses. They are lessons learned through decades of walking with God and building with wisdom.
At the center of his growth philosophy is the Word of God. He teaches it, preaches it, writes it, and lives it. Churches that sit under his covering are fed the Word weekly—verse by verse, principle by principle. The Word becomes the seed that takes root in hearts, and over time, it bears much fruit.
Growth that lasts is never built on entertainment. It’s built on the Word. Bishop Dag reminds pastors that when the Word is central, the church will grow spiritually—and spiritual growth will always attract more lives.
A Passion for Souls
Bishop Dag is a soul winner at heart. His church growth strategies are not based on marketing—they are rooted in evangelism. He believes that if a church is not reaching the lost, it has already started declining. That’s why evangelism is not a department in his churches. It’s a culture.
Every member is encouraged to witness. Every pastor is trained to plant churches. And every week, teams go out to preach the Gospel, follow up on new converts, and invite people into the family of God. This relentless pursuit of souls has become one of the most effective growth tools in his ministry.
Growth doesn’t come from gimmicks. It comes from going after the lost with love, consistency, and prayer.
Loving the People You Lead
A growing church is a loved church. People don’t stay where they aren’t cared for. Bishop Dag has shown that personal pastoring is essential to growth. He teaches leaders to know their sheep, to follow up, to pray for individuals, and to be accessible.
This kind of intentional love creates a safe place where people can grow. Visitors become members. Members become workers. And workers become leaders. That’s the flow of healthy growth. And it all begins with love—real, sacrificial, Christlike love.
It’s not just about attracting people. It’s about keeping them. And keeping people requires a shepherd’s heart.
Order and Faithfulness Over Hype and Rush
In a world obsessed with rapid results, Bishop Dag preaches a slower but surer way: faithfulness. Growth that lasts is not instant. It is the result of teaching the same truths, building the same systems, and praying the same prayers over time. He teaches leaders not to despise small beginnings. Every great church started somewhere.
He doesn’t encourage shortcuts. He encourages hard work, long hours of prayer, and consistent service. The fruit may not come overnight, but when it comes, it will remain.
What makes a church grow is not magic. It’s obedience to God’s ways, love for people, and a long-term vision rooted in eternity. Bishop Dag Heward-Mills has lived this truth—and continues to teach it to the next generation of builders.
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