‘Don’t Be A Treadmill Christian’ — Aps. Prof. Ohene Kyei Urges Believers To Pursue Genuine Spiritual Growth
Joseph Attoh 
Apostle Prof. Peter Ohene Kyei, a retired minister of The Church of Pentecost, has challenged Christians to examine whether they are truly growing in their faith, warning that many believers remain spiritually stagnant despite years of church attendance.
Speaking during a panel discussion on spiritual growth on Day Two of the Pentecost Conference 2026, the retired apostle likened such believers to people running on a treadmill—expending energy without making real progress.
“Being in church for a very long time does not necessarily mean you are spiritually mature,” he observed. “Some Christians are like people on a treadmill. They are working hard and sweating, yet they remain in the same place.”
According to him, spiritual maturity is not measured by the number of years one has spent in the Church but by visible transformation into the likeness of Christ.
He described spiritual growth as an intentional and lifelong journey that requires consistency, perseverance and total dependence on the Holy Spirit.
“Spiritual maturity is not instantaneous,” he said. “The key to maturity is consistency and perseverance.”
Apostle Prof. Ohene Kyei emphasised that believers must deliberately cultivate spiritual disciplines such as prayer, Bible study, fasting and fellowship, noting that these practices, empowered by the Holy Spirit, produce enduring Christian character.
He further explained that genuine spiritual maturity should be evident in every area of life, including the home, workplace, church and wider community.
“The mature life must be visible,” he stressed, adding that a believer’s growth should be reflected through Christ-like character, obedience to God’s Word and the manifestation of the fruit of the Spirit.
Contrasting spiritual stagnation with authentic progress, he drew on the biblical account of Jacob’s ladder, describing spiritual maturity as a continuous ascent toward Christlikeness.
“God calls us to move forward—to progress,” he said, explaining that every step of spiritual growth brings believers closer to reflecting the character of Christ.
He concluded by reminding participants that knowledge of Scripture remains the foundation of Christian maturity, echoing the timeless observation that “ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.”
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