Loyalty, Leadership, and Love: Timeless Themes in His Books

In every generation, God gives the Church messages that are not just timely—they are timeless. These are truths that remain relevant no matter the season, the culture, or the audience. Bishop Dag Heward-Mills has written many books over the years, but three themes continue to rise to the surface in nearly every one: loyalty, leadership, and love.

These themes are not trends for him. They are spiritual foundations. They are part of the message God entrusted to him—not only to preach, but to write, live, and pass on. And because they are rooted in Scripture and proven in ministry, they continue to shape churches, pastors, and believers all over the world.

Loyalty is one of the most distinct and boldly taught themes in Bishop Dag’s writing. In a world where betrayal, rebellion, and dishonor are common—even within churches—his teaching on loyalty stands as a protective shield. It brings order to spiritual families. It strengthens leadership teams. It preserves the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Books like Loyalty and Disloyalty, Those Who Leave You, and Those Who Are Dangerous have become essential reading for church leaders who want to build ministries that last.

But Bishop Dag doesn’t just teach loyalty to leadership—he teaches loyalty to Christ, to the Word, to the Church, and to the call of God. His writing calls readers back to spiritual commitment, to relationships that endure, and to a faith that is not easily shaken.

Alongside loyalty is the deep, consistent theme of leadership. Bishop Dag is not just a leader—he is a leader of leaders. His books teach the nuts and bolts of leadership with clarity and conviction. In The Art of Leadership and Transform Your Pastoral Ministry, he covers everything from time management and decision-making to conflict resolution and spiritual authority.

What makes his leadership teaching unique is that it flows from the Word and from experience. It’s not based on business models or secular trends. It’s rooted in Scripture and proven in the trenches of church planting, crusade ministry, and long-term pastoral work. He trains leaders to serve, to sacrifice, and to stand. Not to control, but to carry the burden of others. This kind of leadership produces stability in churches and strength in those who serve.

And then, there is love—the quiet force behind it all. Love for God. Love for people. Love for the work of the ministry. While loyalty and leadership are strong themes, love is the one that softens and strengthens them both. In books like How Can I Say Thanks? and Those Who Are Ignorant, Bishop Dag reminds us that ministry without love is empty. Service without love is hollow. And leadership without love becomes abuse.

His writing consistently pulls the reader back to the motivation behind every sermon, every outreach, and every sacrifice. It must be love. Not ambition. Not duty. Not self-promotion. Love for Jesus and love for souls.

These three themes—loyalty, leadership, and love—are not just repeated ideas. They are pillars. And every believer, every pastor, and every church that embraces them becomes stronger, more fruitful, and more Christ-like.

They are timeless because they reflect the heart of God for His people. And in the hands of Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, they have become powerful instruments for transformation—written on pages, lived in life, and producing fruit all over the world.