Why Dag Heward-Mills Writes About Loyalty Again and Again
In nearly every ministry Bishop Dag Heward-Mills builds, one word keeps rising to the surface—loyalty. It appears in his sermons, in his conversations with leaders, and especially in his books. For years, he has written and taught on this subject with great emphasis, and some may wonder why. Why return to the same theme over and over again? The answer is simple: because loyalty is one of the most essential ingredients for building lasting churches.
Loyalty is not a cultural value—it’s a Kingdom one. It is rooted in the heart of God. From Genesis to Revelation, we see a pattern of faithful men and women whom God used mightily. But we also see the tragedy that follows disloyalty. Division, betrayal, rebellion, and destruction often entered not through external attack, but through internal disloyalty. That pattern continues today, and Bishop Dag has chosen to be one of the few voices who speak about it boldly.
Healing the Wounds of Ministry Betrayal
Anyone who has led a church for more than a few years knows the sting of betrayal. Trusted people walking away. Leaders splitting churches. Sons turning into critics. These experiences are painful, and sadly, very common. Bishop Dag’s books like Loyalty and Disloyalty, Those Who Leave You, and Those Who Forget offer healing, clarity, and wisdom to pastors walking through these trials.
He doesn’t write about loyalty from theory. He writes from experience. He’s seen firsthand what disloyalty can do to a ministry. But he’s also seen how teaching on loyalty can protect, restore, and unify a church. His message is not bitter—it’s protective. He writes to prevent the pain that so many ministries have suffered in silence.
By writing about loyalty again and again, he keeps the Church aware, sober, and spiritually alert. He doesn’t allow the issue to be swept under the rug. Instead, he brings it to the light so that healing and order can be restored.
Creating a Culture of Faithfulness
Bishop Dag understands that loyalty is not just about avoiding betrayal—it’s about creating a culture where faithfulness is celebrated, taught, and expected. In ministries where loyalty is taught, there is peace. There is continuity. There is trust. People grow because they feel safe. Leaders flourish because they feel supported.
His books provide the vocabulary that many churches didn’t have before. They help pastors teach their teams how to serve with the right spirit. They help leaders identify warning signs before rebellion spreads. And they help church members understand the value of commitment—not just to God, but to the people and places He has called them to serve.
Teaching loyalty is like reinforcing the walls of a building. You may not always see the benefit until the storm hits. But when it does, the strength becomes obvious.
A Message for Every Generation
The reason Bishop Dag continues to write about loyalty is because every new generation needs to hear it. Loyalty is not automatic. It must be taught. It must be modeled. And it must be repeated. What one generation held dear, the next may take for granted. That’s why repetition is vital.
He understands that the same spirit of disloyalty that tore down churches decades ago is still at work today. So, he doesn’t change the subject. He stays on the wall. He sounds the alarm. He teaches the same truth until it becomes part of the culture.
And that persistence is what has protected many churches from collapse.