When There Is Poor Spiritual Growth ( A Wake-Up Call to All Church Leaders)

What happens when church members are not growing spiritually despite constant programs, sermons, and church activities?In this powerful Episode 7 of Pure Gospel Africa Podcast, titled “When There Is Poor Spiritual Growth – A Wake-Up Call to All Church Leaders,” Innocent Letam Akara addresses one of the most pressing challenges in modern Christianity—especially within the African church context: the gap between church activity and true spiritual transformation.Using the parable of the barren fig tree in Luke 13:6–9, this episode challenges church leaders to rethink how spiritual growth is cultivated. Is the problem always with the members, or could it be a failure in leadership strategy, discipleship, and the content of what is being taught?This episode explores:Why many believers remain spiritually immature despite years in churchThe danger of replacing the pure gospel with motivational and material-centered messagesThe biblical call to make disciples, not just gather crowds (Matthew 28:19)The role of sound doctrine, example-based leadership, and patient discipleshipHow the African church can return to authentic spiritual transformationWith strong biblical grounding (Romans 10:17, 2 Timothy 4:2), this episode calls for a deep reset in how the church defines success and nurtures believers.If you are a church leader, disciple-maker, or believer hungry for genuine spiritual growth, this episode will challenge your thinking and point you back to the heart of the gospel.