From the Prayer Room to the Printing Press: How the Books Are Birthed
Every book begins with a burden. For Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, writing is not just a skill—it is an act of obedience. The pages don’t start at a desk. They start in the prayer room. That’s where the Holy Spirit begins to speak. That’s where the messages are birthed.
Before a book becomes a title or a manuscript, it is first a cry from the heart. A response to something God is saying—not just to the author, but to the Body of Christ. It could be a warning. A call to repentance. A strategy for leadership. Or a teaching that brings balance. Whatever it is, it is born in prayer.
This is why the books carry weight. They are not products of pressure or deadlines. They are birthed through fellowship with God.
Writing with the Reader in Mind
Though the books are birthed in the Spirit, they are written with the reader in mind. Bishop Dag doesn’t write for academics or theologians—he writes for the hungry heart. The young leader. The faithful member. The struggling pastor. The willing servant.
He writes in a way that is clear, direct, and deeply personal. He uses stories, Scriptures, principles, and practical wisdom. His books are not designed to impress—they are designed to help. And because of that, readers find themselves turning pages with both understanding and conviction.
The voice behind the words is fatherly, sincere, and sometimes confrontational. But always filled with love.
From Notes to Nations
The writing process is often simple. What begins as handwritten notes, sermon outlines, or camp messages is slowly refined and formed into chapters. The goal is always the same—preserve what God has said and put it into the hands of those who need it.
Through a dedicated publishing team and a heart for excellence, the books are printed and distributed in multiple languages across the world. Some end up in Bible schools. Others are shipped to rural pastors. Many are handed out during crusades and leadership conferences.
From notes in a prayer journal to books in the hands of ministers in far-off nations—that is how the writing flows.
A Spiritual Discipline That Bears Fruit
Bishop Dag has made writing a part of his ministry rhythm. Just as he prays, fasts, teaches, and preaches, he writes. It is a spiritual discipline. A commitment to serve the Church even when he’s not physically present.
His books have found their way into prisons, mission fields, seminaries, and local churches. They have encouraged the discouraged, trained the untrained, and reminded leaders of their first love.
From the prayer room to the printing press, this is more than a publishing process—it is a spiritual journey. One that continues to bear fruit in season and out of season. And through every page, the voice of a shepherd continues to speak—pointing the way, building the Church, and glorifying Christ.