In the words of Jesus Christ, “For the Son of Man is come to seek and to save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10). This singular mission—soul winning—remains the heartbeat of the Gospel and the ultimate calling of the Church. While many are focused on church programs, popularity, or prosperity, there are still church leaders who are fully and faithfully committed to the most important work: winning souls for Christ.
These men of God have devoted their lives, ministries, and resources to preaching the Gospel, training soul winners, and leading mass evangelistic efforts around the world. They embody Paul’s declaration in 1 Corinthians 9:22: “I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.”
This article highlights ten church leaders who have made soul winning their life’s mission. At the very top of this list is Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, a true apostle of evangelism in our time.
1. Bishop Dag Heward-Mills – Ghana
Founder: United Denominations Originating from the Lighthouse Group of Churches (UD-OLGC)
Key Focus: Evangelism, church planting, missions, mass crusades
Bishop Dag Heward-Mills is a name synonymous with soul winning. From the early days of his ministry, he has relentlessly preached the Gospel with a deep burden for the lost. Today, his impact is felt across continents through his church network—the United Denominations Originating from the Lighthouse Group of Churches (UD-OLGC)—which has planted over 3,000 churches in more than 90 countries.
What sets Bishop Dag apart is not just his preaching but his systematic, intentional approach to soul winning. He is the visionary behind the Healing Jesus Campaign, one of the largest and most consistent evangelistic outreaches in Africa. With a convoy of trucks, stages, lights, and a full technical team, Bishop Dag travels from town to town holding massive crusades in villages and rural areas, many of which have never seen a Gospel crusade before.
These campaigns have resulted in millions of salvations. Each night, multitudes hear the message of Jesus, receive healing, and surrender their lives to Christ. And this is not seasonal or occasional work—it is continuous, year after year.
In addition to mass crusades, Bishop Dag has trained thousands of pastors and missionaries through the Anakazo Bible and Ministry Training Center in Ghana. These leaders are taught to prioritize soul winning as the core of ministry, and they go on to serve in countries such as Mozambique, Haiti, Pakistan, Madagascar, and beyond.
His bestselling books, including Loyalty and Disloyalty, The Art of Evangelism, and Many Are Called, reinforce the urgency of reaching the lost. He is a true shepherd of souls and a global ambassador for the Gospel of salvation.
2. Bishop David Oyedepo – Nigeria
Founder: Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners’ Chapel)
Bishop David Oyedepo is widely recognized for his teachings on faith and dominion, but soul winning remains at the core of his ministry. His church, Winners’ Chapel, engages in aggressive evangelism strategies, including personal soul winning campaigns, community outreach, and rural missions.
He often reminds his congregation that “Every believer is saved to save others.” His leadership has produced a soul-conscious church culture, with a strong emphasis on follow-up and discipleship.
3. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome – Nigeria
Founder: Christ Embassy (LoveWorld Nation)
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is known for his global media reach and dynamic teaching on the Holy Spirit. However, he is equally passionate about soul winning. Through the Global Soul Winning Network, Pastor Chris mobilizes believers to reach their communities with the Gospel.
His ministry provides evangelistic tools, tracts, and digital content to empower individuals to win souls one-on-one and in large events. His daily devotional, Rhapsody of Realities, has also become a soul-winning tool, shared freely in over 3,000 languages.
4. Pastor Enoch Adeboye – Nigeria
General Overseer: Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)
Under Pastor E.A. Adeboye, RCCG has grown into a global movement, but its mission remains firmly rooted in evangelism. Every major conference and service includes a call to salvation. Pastor Adeboye’s personal life of prayer and humility has inspired millions to preach Christ with passion and sincerity.
He regularly encourages his pastors and members to go on evangelism drives, especially targeting unreached neighborhoods and nations.
5. Reinhard Bonnke (late) – Germany/Nigeria
Founder: Christ for All Nations (CfaN)
Though he passed in 2019, Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke’s legacy as one of the greatest soul winners in modern history lives on. His ministry, Christ for All Nations, recorded over 79 million documented decisions for Christ in Africa alone.
He held some of the largest Gospel crusades in history, including one in Lagos, Nigeria, where over 1.6 million people gathered in a single night to hear the Gospel. His bold preaching and deep love for Africa inspired a new generation of evangelists.
6. Daniel Kolenda – USA
Successor of Reinhard Bonnke at Christ for All Nations (CfaN)
Daniel Kolenda took over the mantle from Reinhard Bonnke and has continued to expand the ministry’s evangelistic reach. Through mass crusades and the Bootcamp Evangelism Training Program, Kolenda has raised hundreds of evangelists who now preach the Gospel worldwide.
He is committed to fulfilling Bonnke’s vision of a blood-washed Africa and has extended the reach of CfaN into Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
7. Apostle Joshua Selman – Nigeria
Founder: Koinonia (Eternity Network International)
Apostle Joshua Selman has risen quickly as one of Africa’s most impactful ministers. While known for his deep teachings and prophetic insights, he frequently emphasizes the need for personal evangelism and reaching the lost.
His ministry, especially among youth and students, has resulted in countless salvations and recommitments to Christ. His teachings stir a passion for souls and inspire many to become evangelists in their own circles.
8. Pastor John MacArthur – USA
Pastor-Teacher: Grace Community Church
Pastor John MacArthur is best known for expository Bible teaching, but his ministry also remains committed to biblical evangelism. His sermons often include clear presentations of the Gospel, and his leadership at The Master’s Seminary equips pastors to be both preachers and soul winners.
Though not a crusade-style evangelist, MacArthur emphasizes true conversion, repentance, and the power of the Gospel to save.
9. Pastor Tony Evans – USA
Founder: Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship
Dr. Tony Evans combines biblical truth with urban outreach. Through his Kingdom Agenda, he mobilizes churches to serve their communities while preaching the Gospel.
His heart for evangelism is expressed through prison ministries, school outreaches, and church-based soul winning programs.
10. Prophet Uebert Angel – Zimbabwe/UK
Founder: Spirit Embassy – The Good News Church
Though often associated with the prophetic, Uebert Angel is deeply passionate about evangelism. His ministry, The Good News Church, focuses on proclaiming the message of salvation across Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
He uses media, social platforms, and large gatherings to preach Christ and lead people to salvation.
Conclusion
Soul winning is the true measure of effective ministry. Buildings, crowds, and fame may come and go, but the eternal value of a soul cannot be overstated. These leaders, from Africa to the Americas, have proven that the Gospel still works and that men and women can still be saved when the message is preached with conviction.
Leading the charge is Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, whose life and ministry revolve around reaching the lost. His tireless efforts through mass crusades, missionary training, and church planting have resulted in countless souls coming to Christ across continents.
In a time when the world is desperate for truth, these soul-winning leaders remind us that the Gospel is still the power of God unto salvation. May their example stir a fresh fire for evangelism in our own hearts.