How Dag Heward-Mills Disciples Through His Writing
True discipleship requires more than weekly sermons. It requires intentional teaching, spiritual guidance, and a consistent voice that shapes lives over time. Bishop Dag Heward-Mills has taken this call seriously, extending his pastoral and apostolic reach far beyond the pulpit. Through his books, he continues to disciple believers, ministers, and leaders across the world—many of whom have never met him in person.
Each page he writes is part of a conversation. Each chapter carries the weight of instruction, the tenderness of counsel, and the urgency of purpose. He does not write to impress readers—he writes to transform them. And that is the heart of discipleship: to help others grow into the likeness of Christ.
His writing provides what every disciple needs—truth, correction, guidance, and encouragement. And through this, he shepherds thousands from a distance, using print as a powerful tool for spiritual formation.
Writing That Forms Christ in the Believer
There is a clear aim in Bishop Dag’s books: to form Christ in the reader. His teachings deal with both the heart and the habits of a disciple. He writes about personal holiness, faithfulness, obedience, loyalty, and the cost of ministry—not as theories, but as non-negotiable aspects of the Christian life.
Books like The Art of Following, Transform Your Pastoral Ministry, and Daughter, You Can Make It speak directly to the life of the believer. They challenge the reader to mature, to submit, to serve, and to sacrifice. They teach what it truly means to follow Jesus—not just in church attendance, but in daily life.
This type of writing is not surface-level. It digs deep. It calls the reader higher. And it leaves them changed.
Discipling Leaders Through Practical Wisdom
One of Bishop Dag’s great strengths is how he disciples leaders. He does not only teach spiritual principles—he shares practical wisdom gained through decades of ministry experience. His books give step-by-step guidance on how to start churches, train workers, preach effectively, handle opposition, and lead with integrity.
He gives the kind of insights that help young pastors avoid years of mistakes. He speaks with the voice of a father, offering both strength and sensitivity. This is why his books are often found in the hands of pastors, church planters, and ministry trainees around the world. They are learning not just what to do—but how to do it with the right spirit.
This kind of discipleship multiplies leaders who are not only anointed, but grounded.
Discipleship That Continues Without Limits
A major strength of Bishop Dag’s writing ministry is that it is not limited by geography, time, or personal capacity. While he cannot be everywhere in person, his books can. They are translated into multiple languages, carried into remote places, and passed from one generation to the next.
A young believer in a village church can be discipled by the same words that are shaping a senior pastor in a city. A missionary on the field can receive strength and clarity through a well-worn copy of Steps to the Anointing. A women’s group can grow in faith through the pages of Model Marriage.
Through writing, Bishop Dag has created a discipleship model that doesn’t depend on a moment—it builds people for a lifetime.