Follow Pastor

Description

The Follow Pastor serves as the pastoral lead for formation at Plum Creek Church, guiding individuals from their first steps of faith into a deepening, lifelong practice of living like Jesus. They are the primary owner and champion of the Follow Operating System (OS) at Plum Creek Church. The Follow Pastor builds and leads the environments, people, and processes that move someone from first visit to meaningful formation. This is a pastoral role requiring both relational depth and systems thinking, with a heart to see people genuinely transformed. This position reports directly to the Executive Pastor of Discipleship & Operations.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Provide leadership for the Follow pathway, ensuring alignment with Plum Creek's mission and the Live Like Jesus culture.
Lead, develop, and care for contributors within the Follow system.
Oversee the health and execution of Follow cohorts, Alpha cohorts, the Monday Call, and the Follow Table experience.
Champion the four practices (Formation, Community, Generosity, and Service) as the framework for ongoing discipleship.
Oversee and execute the monthly Practice.
Carry out the church's mission of Changed Lives, Changing Lives through intentional relational ministry.

Requirements & Skills

Minimum bachelor's degree & minimum 3 years as a pastor or comparable ministry experience
Strong relational and pastoral skills, with the ability to shepherd people well across diverse life stages
Skilled facilitator and group leader
Builder’s mindset with the ability to design, organize, and sustain reproducible discipleship systems and pathways
Developer of teams, contributors, and volunteer leaders
Excellent communicator in both one-on-one and small group settings
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong project and process management skills
Self-starter with strong initiative; proactive, collaborative, and able to thrive in ambiguity
Loyal, trustworthy, and dependable with a high level of follow-through

Spiritual Qualities & Passions

Intimacy with God, Intentionality with Family, and Influence with Others
Active and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Feels a calling by God into full-time pastoral ministry
Passionate about formation and believes people genuinely can and do change
Meets the same character requirements as an Elder (1 Tim. 3:1-13 and Tit. 1:5-9)

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS

Champion the Follow Operating System

Own, build, and continuously refine the Follow OS from first touchpoint to ongoing formation
Lead, manage, and develop contributors within the Follow pathway.
Ensure every step of the Follow OS is clear, consistent, and executed well
Create systems that are simple, repeatable, and scalable across ministries
Develop and maintain systems for tracking participant progress through the Follow pathway, from first visit to ongoing practice
Maintain personal pastoral contact with individuals and families moving through the Follow pathway
Champion a culture where every touchpoint is pastoral, not transactional

Build a contributor culture that is:
- Pastoral
- Relational
- Reproducible

Champion and resource the four practices framework, helping individuals move into Formation guides, Community structures (Havens, Neighborhoods, Homes), Generosity development (Ask/Believe/Commit), and Service teams.

Oversee the Follow Table & Monday Call

Oversee the Follow Table experience as the primary weekend call-to-action
Manage the Follow Table experience, including training Table hosts and ensuring a consistent, welcoming environment
Train and equip contributors to create meaningful, discerning conversation
Own and execute the Monday Call process:
- Every guest contacted within 48 hours
- Conversations are personal, pastoral, and informed
- Clear next steps are always offered
Oversee and continuously improve the Monday Call process, ensuring a warm, timely, and pastoral first point of contact for new guests.

Oversee Alpha & Follow Cohorts

Lead, oversee, and staff presence at all Alpha and Follow cohorts
Work closely to with Class Coordinator to be sure there is consistency in registrations, communication, and expectations for available Cohorts
Ensure cohorts are:
- Consistently available
- Properly staffed and led
- High-quality, relational, and reproducible
Recruit, train, and support table leaders and facilitators
Monitor the health of each cohort (attendance, engagement, spiritual movement)
Ensure every participant is personally known and intentionally guided

Oversee Follow Guide Distribution & Integration

Oversee the Follow Resource Center and distribution of Guides
Ensure resources are accessible, visible, and aligned with the formation pathway
Integrate Guides into cohorts and ongoing practices

Oversee Follow Practices Midweek Services

Lead, oversee, and staff presence at all Follow Practice services
Collaborate with appropriate teams and departments on planning and execution of Practice services
Ensure practices are:
- Properly staffed and led
- High-quality, relational, and reproducible

General Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Remain adaptable and responsive as the vision of Follow expands
Steward budget as assigned by the Discipleship Pastor
Oversee and participate in other ministry responsibilities as assigned and agreed upon by supervisor
Meet regularly with supervisor to review wins, needed changes, and goals
Meet regularly with direct reports to provide coaching, care, and accountability
Attend monthly All Staff meetings
Continually evaluate and create plans for personal, ministry, and spiritual growth.
Pastor on call responsibilities.
Other duties as assigned

Anticipated Time Commitments

45 hours per week, with flexibility based on ministry rhythms and seasonal demands
Weekend presence required, specifically supporting and leading within the Follow Table environment
Evening availability required during the week to lead and support Alpha and Follow cohorts, and Follow Practice services
Schedule will vary at times based on class seasons, key events, and ministry initiatives
This position is expected to work at events that are considered “all hands on deck” including but not limited to: Christmas Eve services, Easter services, and other special events

Evaluation Process

90-day performance review and annual performance reviews
Ongoing development conversations as the Follow ministry grows

This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be a reflection of the principle job elements essential for making compensation and employment decisions.