A Theological Reflection

Following Jesus

The Cost of Discipleship

Count the cost. Then follow Him.

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What Does It Really Mean to Follow Jesus?

We often speak about faith, salvation, grace, and baptism. But Jesus also told those who wanted to follow Him to count the cost.

This series is my attempt to wrestle with that question—not from the perspective of someone who has all the answers, but as a church leader asking what it means to prepare disciples who will follow Jesus faithfully, whether the cost is small, large, visible, or known only to God.

Reflections

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When Following Jesus Costs Something

A reflection on baptism, discipleship, and counting the cost—and what it means to teach young leaders how to follow Jesus when following Him becomes costly.

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