The Great Commission—“Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15)—remains the heartbeat of the Church. But while many pastors are committed to shepherding their local flocks, there are a few exceptional men of God who have carried the Gospel beyond borders, reaching nations, cultures, and continents with remarkable consistency and fruitfulness.
These are mission-focused pastors—not only preaching the Word but establishing churches, training leaders, and sending missionaries to places where Christ is yet to be known. Their ministries are strategic, sacrificial, and shaped by a genuine desire to see the whole world come under the influence of Jesus Christ.
In this article, we look at ten mission-minded pastors with a truly global reach, beginning with a man whose life has become synonymous with missions and church planting: Bishop Dag Heward-Mills.
1. Bishop Dag Heward-Mills – Ghana
Founder: United Denominations Originating from the Lighthouse Group of Churches (UD-OLGC)
Mission Focus: Evangelism, church planting, missionary training, literature distribution
At the top of the list is Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, a man whose name has become deeply associated with missions, evangelism, and church expansion across the globe.
From a small fellowship in Ghana to over 3,000 churches in more than 90 countries, Bishop Dag has built one of the most mission-driven ministries in modern times. As the founder of the United Denominations Originating from the Lighthouse Group of Churches (UD-OLGC), his vision has always been clear: to reach the lost, build strong churches, and raise loyal shepherds.
Through his Healing Jesus Campaigns, he has held massive outdoor crusades across Africa—often in rural and unreached areas—bringing the Gospel to multitudes who might otherwise never hear it. These campaigns are supported by an entire convoy of trucks, stages, lights, medical teams, and volunteers, all aimed at preaching Christ to the nations.
Bishop Dag is also the founder of the Anakazo Bible and Ministry Training Center, a full-time mission school that trains and sends out hundreds of missionaries into the field. Many of his graduates serve in hard-to-reach areas such as Mozambique, Haiti, Madagascar, and Cambodia.
His over 70 Christian books, many translated into multiple languages, serve as spiritual resources for church leaders and believers across continents.
His legacy? A movement that is discipling nations—not from the comfort of big cities, but from the trenches of missions.
2. Bishop David Oyedepo – Nigeria
Founder: Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners’ Chapel)
Mission Focus: Global church planting, faith-based education, spiritual dominion
Bishop David Oyedepo is a Nigerian pastor with a bold, faith-filled vision. Through his ministry, Winners’ Chapel, he has planted churches on every continent, with a strong focus on spiritual empowerment and dominion.
His global reach includes the establishment of schools, universities (like Covenant University), and mega-events that gather millions. His emphasis on raising kingdom-minded believers for national transformation has made a powerful impact in both urban and rural communities.
3. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome – Nigeria
Founder: Christ Embassy (LoveWorld Nation)
Mission Focus: Global media ministry, healing outreach, literature translation
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is best known for his global media ministry, which includes TV channels, radio, and social media platforms broadcasting to millions. His daily devotional, Rhapsody of Realities, has been translated into over 3,000 languages, making it one of the most far-reaching Christian publications globally.
His healing crusades and leadership conferences have been held on nearly every continent, making him a key figure in global evangelism and Christian discipleship.
4. Pastor Enoch Adeboye – Nigeria
General Overseer: Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)
Mission Focus: Worldwide church planting, discipleship, large-scale revival meetings
Under the leadership of Pastor E.A. Adeboye, RCCG has grown into one of the largest Christian networks in the world. With a goal to plant churches in every nation and community, RCCG is now present in over 190 countries.
Pastor Adeboye’s global gatherings, like the Holy Ghost Congress, attract millions and serve as spiritual revival platforms for Christians from all walks of life.
5. Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo – Nigeria/UK
Founder: Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC)
Mission Focus: Diaspora evangelism, church growth, biblical financial teaching
Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo leads KICC, a thriving multicultural church based in London with branches across Africa and Europe. His ministry focuses on urban missions and reaching Africans in the diaspora with practical, Bible-based teachings on purpose, finances, and faith.
He uses books, conferences, and media to extend his global influence, particularly among African professionals abroad.
6. Rev. Eastwood Anaba – Ghana
Founder: Eastwood Anaba Ministries
Mission Focus: Revival, rural missions, spiritual leadership training
Rev. Eastwood Anaba is known for his revival-focused ministry and prophetic teaching. He frequently travels to rural regions of Ghana and other African countries to hold revival meetings, train local pastors, and encourage missionary work in overlooked areas.
His messages, always Bible-centered, focus on spiritual discipline, prayer, and faithfulness to God’s call.
7. Prophet Uebert Angel – Zimbabwe/UK
Founder: Spirit Embassy – The Good News Church
Mission Focus: Evangelism, church planting, global prophetic ministry
Prophet Uebert Angel has built a network of churches across Africa, Europe, and the Americas. His prophetic ministry draws thousands, but he is also deeply involved in missions, humanitarian aid, and leadership training.
Through media and live broadcasts, his influence reaches a global audience seeking spiritual insight and revival.
8. Pastor Sam Adeyemi – Nigeria
Founder: Daystar Christian Centre
Mission Focus: Leadership training, global discipleship, youth empowerment
Pastor Sam Adeyemi is known for his biblically grounded teachings on leadership, vision, and purpose. Though not traditionally a missionary in the rural sense, his work through seminars, books, and conferences equips Christian leaders in over 30 countries.
He focuses on building believers who can influence society with godly values—extending the mission field into government, business, and education.
9. Apostle Joshua Selman – Nigeria
Founder: Koinonia (Eternity Network International)
Mission Focus: Spiritual awakening, youth revival, continental outreach
Apostle Joshua Selman is rapidly becoming one of the most influential voices in African Christianity. His Koinonia gatherings are spiritual equipping hubs for thousands of young believers across Africa.
Though relatively new on the scene compared to others, his teachings travel across continents and stir revival in hearts hungry for more of God.
10. Prophet Shepherd Bushiri – Malawi/South Africa
Founder: Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG)
Mission Focus: Crusades, supernatural evangelism, global church network
Prophet Shepherd Bushiri leads a dynamic ministry that focuses on healing, deliverance, and evangelism. His church, ECG, has grown into one of the most followed churches in southern Africa, with branches across the globe.
Through crusades and online broadcasts, he reaches multitudes, particularly among the youth.
Final Thoughts
When Jesus said, “Go into all the world,” He wasn’t giving a suggestion—He was commanding a lifestyle. The pastors listed above are living that command, taking the Gospel to cities and villages, campuses and conferences, from the developed world to remote nations.
Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, in particular, represents a rare breed of missionary-pastor. He not only preaches and plants churches, but trains and sends thousands, creating a movement that spans continents. His legacy isn’t only in what he has built—but in who he has sent.
These mission-focused pastors are shaping the future of the Church—one soul, one church, one nation at a time.
