Introduction
The primary mission of the church is to win souls and spread the Gospel. However, many churches today have become focused only on their existing members, with little emphasis on evangelism. As a result, fewer people are being reached with the message of salvation, and some churches are declining instead of growing.
Dag Heward-Mills has expanded the church through large-scale evangelistic crusades, ensuring that the Gospel reaches as many people as possible. Through his Healing Jesus Campaigns, he has preached to millions of people across Africa and beyond, leading countless souls to Christ and planting churches in places where Christianity was previously weak. His commitment to mass evangelism has not only increased church membership but has also brought revival to entire cities and regions.
Preaching the Gospel to Millions Through Crusades
One of the most effective ways to reach large numbers of people with the Gospel is through open-air evangelistic crusades. Dag Heward-Mills has led hundreds of crusades, drawing crowds of thousands and even millions to hear the message of salvation.
These crusades include powerful preaching, miracles, healing testimonies, and mass altar calls, where thousands of people give their lives to Christ in a single night. His commitment to taking the Gospel beyond church buildings and into the streets, fields, and villages has allowed him to reach those who would never have stepped into a church on their own.
Planting Churches in Every City and Village Reached
One of the weaknesses of some evangelistic efforts is that they focus only on the event itself and not on long-term discipleship. Many people respond to altar calls but later drift away because there is no follow-up system.
Dag Heward-Mills has solved this problem by connecting crusade converts to newly planted churches. Before each crusade, his team works with local pastors and church leaders to ensure that every new believer is discipled and integrated into a church community. This strategy ensures that evangelism is not just a one-time event but a long-term process that results in lasting church growth.
Demonstrating the Power of God Through Miracles and Healing
Many people today are skeptical of Christianity because they see it as just another religion. However, Dag Heward-Mills teaches that the Gospel is not just words—it must be accompanied by the power of God. His evangelistic crusades are known for miracles, signs, and wonders, proving that Jesus is alive and still healing today.
Testimonies from his crusades include blind eyes opening, the lame walking, and the sick being healed, leading to a greater openness to the Gospel message. Because of these miraculous encounters, even people from non-Christian backgrounds have come to accept Christ, leading to mass conversions and church growth.
Reviving the Church’s Commitment to Evangelism
Many churches today have lost their passion for soul-winning, focusing instead on programs, entertainment, and social events. Dag Heward-Mills has revived the urgency of evangelism, reminding churches that their primary mission is to reach the lost.
His teachings encourage pastors and church members to take evangelism seriously, whether through personal witnessing, street preaching, or organizing outreach events. Many churches that were once declining in numbers have grown rapidly after applying his evangelism strategies.
Conclusion
Dag Heward-Mills has expanded the church through large-scale evangelistic crusades, ensuring that millions hear the Gospel and thousands of churches are planted. Through his Healing Jesus Campaigns, church-planting strategies, and focus on discipleship, he has demonstrated that evangelism is still the most effective way to grow the church.
His work challenges churches worldwide to prioritize evangelism, step outside their buildings, and take the Gospel to the streets, villages, and nations. The church will only continue to grow if believers remain committed to the Great Commission, just as Jesus commanded.