Dag Heward-Mills and the Beauty of Order in a Growing Church
When you step into a church that’s growing rapidly, you expect some level of chaos—people everywhere, ministries overlapping, and things moving too fast to manage. But that’s not what you see in the churches under the leadership of Bishop Dag Heward-Mills. What you see instead is order. Peace. Structure. Direction.
That order is not accidental. It’s deliberate. It’s spiritual. And it reflects the heart of a leader who understands that growth without structure can become confusion. Bishop Dag has taught for years that a growing church must be well organized, well led, and spiritually disciplined if it is going to last.
Order is not about control—it’s about care. It makes sure the people are fed. It makes sure the leaders are accountable. It makes sure the church continues to reflect Christ, even as it grows in number and influence.
Spirit-Led Structure
One of the misconceptions people have is that order kills the move of the Spirit. But Bishop Dag has shown the opposite to be true. The Holy Spirit thrives in environments of order. In the early church, everything was done decently and in order—and the power of God moved freely.
In the churches he leads, there is a place for everything. Pastors are trained and supervised. Ministries operate under guidance. Members know what to expect, and the Word is preached with clarity and purpose. This kind of structure doesn’t hinder the Spirit—it hosts Him.
Because when order is present, distractions are minimized, and the focus stays on Jesus.
Systems That Serve the People
Bishop Dag’s love for people is what drives his commitment to order. It’s not about building a machine. It’s about building a house where God’s people can grow, serve, and be discipled.
From follow-up systems that ensure every visitor is contacted, to the leadership ladder that allows members to rise in responsibility, every part of the church has been built with care. Lay ministry teams are trained to pastor groups. Smaller units like basantes and centers bring the church closer to the people. These systems help make sure that in a church of thousands, no one is forgotten.
That’s the beauty of order—it creates space for care.
Sustaining Growth Over Time
Many churches can experience a season of growth. But sustaining that growth over decades is rare. Bishop Dag’s leadership has proven that order is what sustains growth. Not just spiritual excitement or good events, but the quiet discipline of systems that work behind the scenes.
He teaches that if you want to grow large, you must be willing to organize well. Pastors under his leadership are equipped to build with both prayer and planning. They are taught to value the Word and value the work. It’s a balance that has served the ministry for years—and continues to do so.
As the church grows, the order remains. And because of that, the church thrives.