Dag Heward-Mills: Teaching the Spirit and the Word in Balance
In many churches today, there is often a swing to one extreme or another. Some emphasize the Word but neglect the move of the Spirit. Others chase spiritual experiences and drift from sound doctrine. But in the ministry of Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, there is a powerful and rare balance—teaching both the Spirit and the Word with equal weight and honor.
This balance has become one of the defining characteristics of his ministry. It produces churches that are both strong in Scripture and alive in the Spirit. It raises leaders who are grounded in truth and sensitive to the voice of God. It feeds believers who are hungry for depth and fire.
He doesn’t choose one over the other. He walks in both. And that is what brings strength to the Body of Christ.
Preaching the Word with Power
Bishop Dag has built his life and ministry on the solid foundation of the Word. He is a Bible teacher at heart. His sermons are filled with Scripture, laid out with precision, and delivered with conviction. He teaches doctrine, leadership, holiness, loyalty, evangelism, and discipleship with clarity and boldness.
But his teaching is not dry. It’s not academic. It carries power. It is soaked in prayer. It is birthed in fellowship with the Holy Spirit. And because of that, it produces fruit—not just in minds, but in hearts.
In every camp, conference, or church service, the Word is central. Not as a formality, but as a force that brings light, order, and transformation.
Flowing in the Spirit with Wisdom
At the same time, Bishop Dag is not limited to structure and teaching alone. He flows with the Holy Spirit. He believes in miracles, healing, prophecy, and deliverance. His crusades are filled with the power of God. The sick are healed. The oppressed are set free. Souls are touched, not just intellectually, but spiritually.
But he teaches his pastors and leaders to do so with wisdom. To honor the Holy Spirit without abusing the gifts. To welcome His presence without creating confusion. To create space for Him to move without losing focus on the Gospel.
This is the kind of Spirit-filled leadership the Church needs—one that is both fiery and ordered. Both deep and wide.
A Model for Ministers Today
Bishop Dag’s life has become a model for young ministers who are hungry to walk in both truth and power. His books reflect it. His teachings reinforce it. And his churches live it out.
This balance is what has made his ministry sustainable. It’s why his churches are growing—not just in number, but in spiritual health. It’s why pastors raised under his leadership remain strong. Because they are not running on excitement alone—they are rooted in the Word and empowered by the Spirit.
He has never allowed popularity to pull him away from doctrine. And he has never allowed systems to quench the Spirit. He has held both with reverence. And that’s why the ministry continues to bear fruit in every season.
This is the legacy of a balanced teacher. One who holds the Word in one hand and the Spirit in the other. And one who continues to teach the Church to do the same.