Few men have shaped the Christian landscape of Africa like Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, the founder of the United Denominations Originating from the Lighthouse Group of Churches (UD-OLGC). A pastor, evangelist, missionary, author, and teacher, Bishop Dag has spent over three decades building not just a church, but a global movement centered on soul-winning, discipleship, and leadership development.
A Vision Born in Obedience
It all began in 1985, when a young medical student at the University of Ghana heard the unmistakable call of God. Out of a small fellowship meeting under a tree on campus, Lighthouse Chapel International was born. What started with a handful of students in Legon has today become thousands of churches across more than 90 nations, spreading the gospel from Accra to Argentina, and from London to Lusaka.
“The call of God is the most important thing in your life. It determines your destiny.”
— Bishop Dag Heward-Mills
A Pastor to Pastors
Bishop Dag’s ministry is best known for its focus on raising leaders. Through the Anagkazo Bible and Ministry Training Center (ABMTC) in Mampong, Ghana, thousands of pastors and missionaries have been trained and sent out into full-time ministry. Many of these leaders now head churches, crusades, and missions across Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
His leadership model is deeply rooted in the Great Commission, emphasizing loyalty, diligence, and service. He often teaches that true greatness in ministry comes from faithfulness — a principle reflected in his long-standing commitment to building the church one soul at a time.
The Evangelist and Author
Beyond his pastoral work, Bishop Dag is a passionate evangelist. Through the Healing Jesus Campaigns, he has preached to millions across Africa, with crusades marked by salvation, healing, and deliverance. His ministry reports estimate that hundreds of thousands have given their lives to Christ through these campaigns.
He is also a prolific author, with over 40 million books in print, translated into multiple languages. His titles — including Loyalty and Disloyalty, The Art of Leadership, and The Mega Church — have become essential reading for pastors and church leaders worldwide.
“Every Christian must become a soul winner. That is the heartbeat of God.”
— Bishop Dag Heward-Mills
Global Impact, Local Roots
Despite his international influence, Bishop Dag maintains a strong connection to Ghana. The Good Friday Miracle Service, held annually at the Independence Square, gathers tens of thousands for a night of prayer, worship, and healing. His ministry’s humanitarian arm, the Healing Jesus Foundation, also supports hospitals, schools, and social interventions across the continent.
Legacy of Faithfulness
As Bishop Dag often says, “The church is the greatest work on earth.” His life’s mission continues to reflect that truth. From the bustling streets of Accra to the remote villages of Africa, his message remains the same — win the lost, build the church, and raise faithful shepherds.
“And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.”
— Jeremiah 3:15 (ESV)
