“Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few.” – Matthew 9:37 (KJV)

Evangelism isn’t a spiritual hobby. It’s a divine assignment — one that every believer has been commanded to take seriously. From the very mouth of Jesus came the Great Commission: “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations” (Matthew 28:19). And that commission still echoes across every generation, every nation, and every believer’s heart today.

In Africa, where revival fires are burning bright and the Church is rising with power, God is raising up men and women who have taken that call personally. Evangelists who are not just preaching, but mobilizing, compelling, and reaping the harvest with fire. One of the most respected and impactful among them is Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, founder of the United Denominations Originating from the Lighthouse Group of Churches (UD-OLGC) and the visionary behind the Healing Jesus Campaign — one of the most far-reaching and strategic soul-winning movements in Africa today.

Bishop Dag Heward-Mills: A Soul Winner to the Nations

Bishop Dag Heward-Mills has long believed that the highest calling of any Christian is to win a soul. His life, ministry, and teachings reflect a relentless passion to preach Christ and Him crucified, especially to the unreached. While many have admired his teaching, his books, or his leadership structure, it’s his evangelistic heartbeat that truly defines him. 

The Healing Jesus Campaign, launched in the early 2000s, is his answer to the Great Commission. It’s a full-blown mobile crusade operation that has traveled through over 27 African countries, bringing salvation, healing, and deliverance to the most remote corners of the continent. These crusades don’t just happen in cities — they take place in villages, dusty towns, and war-torn areas. Often, the team sets up in regions where no major evangelist has ever gone. And night after night, tens of thousands gather as Bishop Dag preaches a simple, clear Gospel message — and the response is overwhelming. Souls are saved, the sick are healed, and Jesus is lifted high.

Mobilizing the Masses to Win Souls

What makes Bishop Dag’s approach even more impactful is his belief that evangelism is not for a chosen few — it’s for everyone. From full-time pastors to ordinary believers, he constantly teaches that “every Christian is called to bear fruit” (John 15:16). He challenges Christians not to be passive or pew-warming churchgoers but to become active soul winners.

Through his powerful books like “Tell Them” and “The Evangelist,” and through leadership conferences and church trainings across continents, he equips people with the how, not just the why, of evangelism. In his churches, soul winning isn’t just a program — it’s a culture. Evangelism drives church planting, outreach events, cell ministries, and even the Bible school curriculum. And through the Anagkazo Bible and Ministry Training Centre, Bishop Dag has trained hundreds of missionaries who have planted churches across Africa, the Caribbean, Asia, South America, and beyond.

The Healing Jesus Campaign: Reaching the Forgotten

The Healing Jesus Campaign is more than just a series of crusades — it’s a movement. Equipped with trucks, trailers, generators, massive sound systems, and a trained technical team, the convoy travels from one region to the next, bringing Jesus to people who have often never heard His name.

Each night, Bishop Dag preaches with compassion, urgency, and clarity. Miracles happen. The blind see. The lame walk. People bound by demonic oppression are set free. But the greatest miracle is the sea of hands lifted in surrender to Jesus — men, women, children, entire families giving their lives to Christ.

And yet, for Bishop Dag, the crusade is only the beginning. After every campaign, follow-up pastors and missionaries stay behind to establish churches, disciple new believers, and raise lasting fruit. Because real evangelism doesn’t just make converts — it makes disciples.

Six Other Prominent African Evangelists

While Bishop Dag continues to lead in soul winning with divine momentum, he is not alone in this great call. Across Africa, God has raised up other powerful evangelists who carry the same passion for souls, some of whom have personal or spiritual connections to Bishop Dag. Each one has a unique style, but the same Gospel fire. Here are six of them:

1. Pastor E.A. Adeboye – Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Lagos, Nigeria

Known affectionately as “Daddy G.O.,” Pastor Enoch Adeboye is one of the most respected and spiritually influential evangelists in Africa. As the leader of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), a denomination with tens of thousands of branches in over 190 countries, Pastor Adeboye’s influence stretches across continents. His emphasis on prayer, holiness, and mass gatherings has resulted in countless salvations and deep spiritual renewal in the Body of Christ.

Bishop Dag has publicly honored Pastor Adeboye’s humility and unwavering commitment to the Gospel. Both men share a vision for multiplication through church planting and have inspired thousands of young ministers across the continent. Pastor Adeboye’s massive gatherings, such as the Holy Ghost Congress, align with the crusade-style evangelism of the Healing Jesus Campaign in sheer scale and spiritual impact.

2. Evangelist Daniel Kolenda – Christ for All Nations (CfaN) Global, including Africa

Though not African by nationality, Daniel Kolenda, successor to Reinhard Bonnke, has made Africa a central focus of his ministry. As the head of Christ for All Nations (CfaN), Kolenda continues the legacy of crusade evangelism, with events drawing hundreds of thousands across countries like Nigeria, Kenya, and Zambia.

He and Bishop Dag share a similar method: boots on the ground, massive outdoor crusades, and follow-up discipleship. Their ministries have often crossed paths in spirit, if not in location. Both are fully committed to the idea that Africa must be saved, not just through media or events, but through personal, sacrificial evangelism.

3. Pastor W.F. Kumuyi – Deeper Christian Life Ministry Lagos, Nigeria

A powerful teacher and revivalist, Pastor William Kumuyi is the founder of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM). Known for his uncompromising preaching on holiness and righteousness, Pastor Kumuyi has led hundreds of large-scale crusades across Africa and beyond. His passion for personal repentance and holy living has brought countless people to salvation.

Bishop Dag has often referenced Pastor Kumuyi’s discipline, spiritual integrity, and emphasis on doctrine. While their ministry styles differ, both have raised enduring churches that are soul-focused and Word-based. Their shared legacy includes training leaders and keeping evangelism at the center of church life.

4. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome – Christ Embassy (Loveworld Nation) Lagos, Nigeria

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is a charismatic evangelist and healing minister whose impact has reached across the world. Through Healing Streams Live Services, he has ministered healing and salvation to millions globally, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic when digital crusades became essential.

Bishop Dag and Pastor Chris both hold strong healing anointings and have dedicated large parts of their ministry to mass outreach and miracle services. They also share a commitment to Christian literature — with both men authoring dozens of impactful books that reach believers far beyond their pulpits.

5. Bishop David Oyedepo – Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners’ Chapel) Ota, Nigeria

Bishop David Oyedepo is a household name when it comes to faith-filled preaching and explosive church growth. As the founder of Winners’ Chapel, with headquarters in Ota, Nigeria, and a presence in over 145 nations, Bishop Oyedepo has used crusades, church planting, and media to build one of the largest Christian movements in the world. 

Bishop Dag has referenced Bishop Oyedepo’s focus on structure, training, and faith principles, and both leaders share a deep respect for missionary work and educational impact. Like the Healing Jesus Campaign, Winners’ Chapel also sends missionaries to unreached areas with the goal of planting churches and transforming nations.

6. Prophet Uebert Angel – Spirit Embassy: The Good News Church Harare, Zimbabwe

Prophet Uebert Angel is known for his bold prophetic ministry, international reach, and emphasis on demonstrating the power of God. While his ministry leans strongly into the prophetic and supernatural, he has also remained grounded in soul winning and evangelistic outreach, often holding crusades and campaigns throughout Southern Africa and abroad.

His ministry emphasizes miracles, mass gatherings, and raising leaders. Uebert Angel has expressed admiration for evangelistic fathers like Reinhard Bonnke — and stands among the new generation helping to fulfill their legacy by taking the Gospel into stadiums, cities, and nations.

Conclusion

“He that winneth souls is wise…” – Proverbs 11:30 (KJV)

Evangelism is the wisest thing you can ever do with your life. It’s the heartbeat of God. It’s the reason Jesus came. And it’s the one thing we won’t get to do in heaven — because souls are only won here and now.

From Bishop Dag Heward-Mills and the Healing Jesus Campaign to the other evangelists lifting the banner of Christ across Africa, the message is the same: Go. Preach. Win souls. The harvest is still plenteous. The time is now. And the call is for you.

You don’t need a stage or a microphone to be a soul winner. You just need a yes. Start where you are. Open your mouth. Share the Gospel. Hand someone a book. Invite someone to church. Do something.

Because when you win a soul, you touch eternity.