Biography of Dag Heward-Mills

Dag Heward-Mills is a prominent Ghanaian religious leader, renowned for his role in establishing the Lighthouse Group of Churches. This profile delves into his early life, career, and the significant impact of his ministry.

Early Life and Education

Born in London in 1963, Dag Heward-Mills’ family relocated to Ghana where he completed his primary education at Achimota School. His academic pursuits led him to the University of Ghana Medical School, where he graduated with a medical degree in 1989.

Career: A Journey of Faith and Ministry

Heward-Mills‘ journey into ministry began in 1985 with a small fellowship of five individuals. This humble start eventually blossomed into the Lighthouse Chapel International, which gained significant traction by the early 1990s.

One of Heward-Mills’ most notable initiatives was the Healing Jesus Campaign, an evangelistic crusade aimed at reaching 100 million people for Christ. This ambitious endeavor drew comparisons to the crusades of renowned evangelist Reinhard Bonnke, highlighting the global impact of Heward-Mills’ ministry.

To equip individuals for ministry, Heward-Mills founded the Anagkazo Bible and Ministry Training Center (ABMTC). Located in the Akuapem mountains, ABMTC is one of Ghana’s largest privately owned campuses, offering comprehensive training to aspiring ministers.

In 2011, Heward-Mills became the pastor of First Love Church, which he later renamed the United Organization of First Love Churches in 190 nations (UO-FLC 190). This rebranding reflected his vision for a global movement of interconnected churches.

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The Lighthouse Group of Churches: A Global Network

The Lighthouse Group of Churches, under the leadership of Dag Heward-Mills, has expanded into a global network with a presence in numerous countries. This denomination comprises a diverse range of churches, including:

• Anagkazo Assemblies: Operating in Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Ivory Coast.
• Catch the Anointing Centre: Found in Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea.
• Greater Love Church Ghana: Established in Ghana and Equatorial Guinea.
• Healing Jesus Mission International: Active in Ghana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, and the Central African Republic.
• Jesus is the Answer Church: Serving Ghana and Mali.
• Lighthouse Chapel International: With branches in Ghana, Congo, Gabon, Kenya, Uganda, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, South Africa, Eswatini, Namibia, Lesotho, Ethiopia, and the Central African Republic.
• Loyalty House International: Operating in Ghana, Congo, Gabon, and the Central African Republic.
• The Machaneh Church International: Found in Ghana, Zambia, and Tanzania.
• The Makarios Church: Serving Ghana, Senegal, Gambia, and Guinea Bissau.
• Mustard Seed Chapel International: Based in the UK and Europe.
• Qodesh Family Church: With congregations in Ghana, the United States, Canada, Jamaica, Guyana, and the Caribbean.
• Revelation Church of Asia: Serving the Asian continent.
• Revival International, American Missionary Church, Laikos International Church: Operating in the United States and Canada.
• Shepherd House International: Serving Jamaica and the Caribbean.
• Others International Church: Based in Zimbabwe.

The Lighthouse Group of Churches has played a significant role in spiritual growth and community development in various parts of the world. Heward-Mills’ leadership and vision have been instrumental in establishing this global network of churches.

Published Books

Some of the books published by him are as follows:

• The Loyalty and Disloyalty series of ten titles
• The Mega Church.
• The Art of Leadership
• The Art of Hearing
• The Model Marriage
• Forgiveness Made Easy
• Know your Invisible Enemies and Defeat them