Soul Winning Motivation: The Fire That Fuels Dag Heward-Mills’ Ministry
At the core of Bishop Dag Heward-Mills’ ministry is a blazing, unrelenting fire to win souls. Everything he does—his crusades, his books, his teachings, his church planting—flows from a single, holy obsession: souls. Lost souls. Forgotten souls. Souls in villages, cities, prisons, hospitals, schools, and the streets. His life is driven by the cry of Jesus in Luke 19:10, “For the Son of Man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.”
This fire didn’t come from a conference or a motivational talk. It was born in the secret place, in hours of prayer and fasting, in tears shed for the lost, in the presence of God. Bishop Dag is not merely passionate—he is burdened. He does not just preach about evangelism—he lives it, breathes it, and wakes up with it on his heart.
Soul winning is not an activity for him—it is his life.
The Value of a Single Soul
Bishop Dag often teaches that one soul is worth more than the entire world. This truth is not just theological—it is personal. He sees people not as statistics, but as eternal beings made in the image of God. Whether it’s a sick woman at a crusade, a young man in the crowd, or a child sitting in the dust—he sees value.
This belief fuels his tireless evangelism. It is why he travels long distances to preach in remote areas. It is why he stands on platforms night after night, often in difficult conditions. It is why he writes books like Tell Them—so that others will catch the same fire and carry it forward.
To him, every soul counts. Every salvation matters. And no effort is too great when eternity is on the line.
Keeping the Fire Burning
Ministry can be tiring. Crusades are costly. Travel is draining. But the fire in Bishop Dag doesn’t go out. Why? Because his motivation is rooted in love—love for Jesus and love for the lost. He has not lost sight of why he was called. He reminds himself, and others, constantly of the eternal stakes.
He also keeps the fire burning by surrounding himself with like-minded people. His ministry is filled with soul winners, intercessors, and evangelists who carry the same vision. He pours into them, mentors them, and sends them out. This creates an atmosphere where soul winning is not a duty—it’s a culture.
Through teaching, preaching, and daily example, he fans the flames of soul winning in everyone he leads. His books, camps, and teachings are all soaked with evangelistic fire.
A Message for the Church
Bishop Dag’s message to the global Church is clear: don’t forget the lost. Don’t lose the burden. Don’t become comfortable while people perish. He challenges leaders and members alike to remember that the heartbeat of God is souls.
He urges believers to move beyond self-focused Christianity and step into the harvest field. His own life is proof that one person, consumed with a passion for souls, can touch nations. He shows that soul winning is not just for evangelists—it’s the responsibility of every child of God.
Soul winning is what moves heaven. It’s what breaks the heart of God. And it’s what brings the greatest joy. Bishop Dag Heward-Mills continues to be a living example of what it means to be a soul winner—motivated by love, sustained by grace, and focused on eternity.