Follow Jesus | Week 2 Description: At Vertical, we believe spiritual transformation follows a clear pathway: Encounter God, Follow Jesus, Experience Freedom, and Make an Impact. But an encounter with God is never the end of the story—it’s an invitation to a decision. In Week 2 of this series, we explore what it truly means to follow Jesus, not just attend church. Jesus never said, “Come attend me.” He said, “Come follow me.” Christianity was never meant to be a weekly event we consume, but a daily apprenticeship that reshapes our desires, priorities, and direction. In this message, you’ll discover: Why encounter always leads to a decision How following Jesus begins with the heart, not behavior Why we follow what we want most—not just what we believe is right What it means to leave our “nets” behind—comfort, control, and familiarity Why following Jesus requires reordering our entire lives How Jesus doesn’t erase your gifts—He redeems and redirects them Following Jesus cost...