Passion for the Lost: The Driving Force Behind Dag Heward-Mills’ Ministry
There is a difference between ministry and mission. One can preach, organize events, and lead churches without truly carrying the heartbeat of Jesus. But when passion for the lost becomes the foundation of your calling, everything changes. For Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, that passion is not a passing emotion—it is a burning burden that drives every sermon, every crusade, and every book.
This passion was birthed in the secret place. In the early days of his ministry, Bishop Dag would spend long hours in prayer, not asking for favor or success, but asking for souls. God answered that prayer by placing an intense love for the lost within him. It’s a love that has only grown over the decades. Today, it is the invisible flame that fuels the Healing Jesus Campaign and every mission connected to it.
Bishop Dag doesn’t just preach evangelism—he lives it. His voice trembles when he speaks of hell. His heart softens when he talks about people who have never heard the Gospel. You can feel it when he stands on a dusty stage in a remote town and pleads with the crowd to come to Jesus. You can hear it in his books, see it in his travels, and witness it in the fruit of his labor. Passion for the lost is not a slogan—it is the essence of his calling.
Love in Action
The passion to win souls is not about numbers—it’s about love. Bishop Dag understands that every soul matters to God. Whether it’s a poor woman sitting at the back of a crusade field or a hardened atheist in a city, he sees them the same way: as precious, valuable, and in need of salvation.
This love is not sentimental—it’s active. It drives him to go to places others avoid. It moves him to preach for hours, even when tired. It compels him to write books, mentor evangelists, and raise churches in forgotten regions. His passion is expressed not just in words, but in works.
When you have a heart for the lost, you cannot rest while others perish. You will spend and be spent. You will give without expecting anything in return. That’s what Bishop Dag models, and that’s what he teaches his pastors and leaders.
A Voice That Awakens the Church
Passion is contagious. Over the years, Bishop Dag’s fire for the lost has ignited thousands of others. Through his teachings, he calls the Church out of comfort and into the harvest field. He challenges believers to remember what truly matters—not fame, not fortune, not even fellowship, but souls.
He is not afraid to disturb the status quo. He reminds the Church that lukewarmness is not love. That inactivity is not faithfulness. That we cannot say we follow Christ and yet have no interest in what matters most to Him—souls.
Through camps, books, and sermons, he awakens the Church to its true assignment. His passion provokes action, and that is why his ministry continues to grow in depth and influence.
The Fruit of Passion
Passion for the lost produces fruit. Today, Bishop Dag’s ministry has seen millions come to Christ through crusades, outreaches, and church planting. Every soul saved is a testimony to the effectiveness of passion fueled by obedience.
His churches are full of people who were once lost—now found, now serving, now winning others. His pastors carry the same burden. His teams move with the same urgency. This is the fruit of a life completely surrendered to the mission of Christ.
He teaches that if you want to see lasting impact, you must burn with the love of Jesus. You must ache for the lost. You must pray until God gives you His heart for the world.
Conclusion: A Passion That Endures
Bishop Dag Heward-Mills’ life is a living example of what happens when passion for the lost becomes your driving force. It changes your decisions, shapes your ministry, and aligns your heart with heaven.
This passion does not fade with time. It grows. It deepens. It endures. And through it, souls are being rescued daily from the grip of darkness and brought into the marvelous light of Christ.
This is the passion that fuels the mission. And it is this passion that must rise again in the Church if we are to finish the work our Lord began.