Training the Next Generation Through Christian Literature
The true success of a ministry is not in how loud it speaks, but in how well it prepares those who come after. Bishop Dag Heward-Mills has always been conscious of legacy. He knows that the Church must always look forward, investing in those who will carry the Gospel when today’s leaders are gone. One of the ways he has most effectively trained the next generation is through his books.
In every camp meeting and leadership training, his heart is evident: raise up loyal, wise, and Spirit-filled ministers who will take the Gospel to the ends of the earth. His books are tailored with that in mind. They are not only filled with theology, but with ministry training. They are books that build leaders. They are lessons written down for sons and daughters in the faith.
Young pastors around the world, some with no formal training, have built entire ministries by reading his books. They’ve found in them not only knowledge, but courage. Not only instruction, but direction. Bishop Dag writes as a father—to correct, to equip, and to prepare those who will run after him.
Literature as a Leadership Tool
A good book can teach what a class cannot. It can sit with a reader at midnight. It can walk with a young minister through discouragement. It can offer wisdom when no mentor is near. Bishop Dag’s books do all of that and more. They speak directly to the young leader, the hungry Christian, the new church planter. And they say, “You can do this. God is with you.”
Books like Ministerial Ethics train young pastors in integrity. The Art of Hearing teaches them how to discern God’s voice. The Art of Leadership gives practical insight for building and leading well. And Loyalty and Disloyalty helps them protect the unity of their teams and ministries. Each book functions as both a compass and a guidebook for the road ahead.
Because these books are written with simplicity and wisdom, they can be read and understood by leaders in every culture. The truths are universal. The mission is clear. And the results are real.
Discipleship That Continues Beyond the Classroom
Bishop Dag has never limited discipleship to face-to-face meetings. He understands that real transformation happens when a person takes the Word, meditates on it, and applies it to their life. His books provide that space for personal discipleship. They allow the reader to go at their own pace, to return to difficult truths, and to let the Holy Spirit do a deep work over time.
In many of his churches and training centers, his books are part of structured development programs. Students are not just told what to do—they are taught how to do it, and why it matters. They are given principles that last a lifetime, not just slogans for a season. Through this approach, Bishop Dag is raising leaders who are not only gifted, but grounded.
A Generation Equipped for the Harvest
The harvest is great, and the laborers must be ready. Bishop Dag’s books are helping make that happen. They are training laborers—strong, faithful, Spirit-led laborers who understand the call, embrace the cost, and carry the heart of Christ. These books are preparing a generation to take cities, plant churches, love people, and preach the Gospel with power.
This is the fruit of a man who has chosen to invest in others, not just through personal mentorship, but through Christian literature. His books are not static—they are alive with the Spirit’s breath. And through them, the next generation is rising.
Wherever they are found—on a dusty shelf, in a pastor’s bag, in a young man’s hands on a bus—Bishop Dag’s books are training tomorrow’s leaders today. And the future of the Church is stronger because of it.