Saxophonist / Music Minister in Leigh-on-Sea

Location of Role: Revival House Church Southend, Chase High School, Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex SS0 0RT. The post-holder will primarily serve at the Southend branch but may occasionally be required to provide music ministry and support worship services at the Manor Park, London branch during major church services, conferences, special celebrations, and other significant ministry events.

Purpose of the Role

The Saxophonist / Music Minister is responsible for supporting the Worship Ministry of Revival House Church through the ministry of music by providing skilled saxophone accompaniment during worship services and other religious activities. The purpose of the role is to enhance congregational worship, encourage meaningful participation in praise and worship, and support the spiritual life and religious mission of Revival House Church through the ministry of music.

With the continued growth of the Southend branch and the expansion of its worship ministry, the church requires a dedicated Saxophonist / Music Minister to strengthen musical excellence, support congregational worship, and assist in developing the Worship Ministry. The post-holder will work under the direction of the Senior Pastor and the Music Director to ensure that all music ministry reflects the church's vision, doctrinal beliefs, and worship standards.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide saxophone accompaniment during weekly worship services, prayer meetings, Bible studies, youth services, evangelistic outreaches, conferences, and other religious gatherings.
• Support congregational worship by working closely with worship leaders, musicians, singers, and the Music Director.
• Participate in regular worship rehearsals, music ministry planning meetings, and prayer gatherings.
• Prepare and perform musical arrangements appropriate for Pentecostal worship services, seasonal celebrations, and special religious events.
• Contribute to creating an atmosphere of worship that encourages spiritual reflection, prayer, and active congregational participation.
• Support evangelistic outreaches, community events, youth programmes, conferences, and other ministry activities through music.
• Assist in developing and mentoring volunteer musicians within the Southend Worship Ministry by sharing musical skills and encouraging ministry excellence.
• Participate in baptisms, weddings, funerals, dedication services, seasonal celebrations, and other religious ceremonies requiring musical support.
• Work collaboratively with the Audio Visual Team to ensure the smooth delivery of worship services and ministry events.
• Assist in maintaining musical instruments and ensuring all equipment is prepared for rehearsals and church services.
• Participate fully in the spiritual life of the church through attendance at prayer meetings, worship rehearsals, ministry development sessions, and other church activities.
• Uphold the vision, mission, doctrinal beliefs, and worship standards of Revival House Church in all aspects of ministry.
• Provide music ministry support at the Manor Park branch during major church conferences, special services, celebrations, and other significant events as requested by the Senior Pastor or Music Director.

Terms of Appointment

The successful candidate will be expected to meet the following requirements:

• A minimum of three (3) years' experience serving within a Christian church in a worship, music, or ministry support capacity, either as an employee or committed volunteer.
• Demonstrable experience supporting Christian worship services and other religious activities within a Pentecostal or evangelical church setting.
• Appropriate training, qualifications, or proven experience relevant to the specific ministry role (e.g. music, worship ministry, or church ministry support).
• A clear Christian testimony and commitment to the vision, values, doctrinal beliefs, and mission of Revival House Church.
• Ability to work collaboratively with pastors, ministry leaders, volunteers, and members of the Worship Ministry.

Appointment will be on a fixed-term contract of up to 24 months under the Temporary Worker (Religious Worker) route, subject to the requirements of UK immigration legislation and the church's employment policies. The successful applicant will be subject to a six-month probationary period. Employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, together with satisfactory references and verification of eligibility to undertake the role.

Nature of the Role

This is a full-time Temporary Worker – Religious Worker (Tier 5) position. The role directly supports the religious mission of Revival House Church through the ministry of music and worship. The post-holder will contribute to the spiritual life of the church by providing skilled musical accompaniment during worship services, prayer meetings, evangelistic outreaches, conferences, and other religious activities. The Saxophonist / Music Minister will be based primarily at the Southend branch and will work under the overall leadership of the Senior Pastor and Music Director. While the principal place of work will be the Southend congregation, the post-holder may occasionally be required to minister at the Manor Park, London branch during major church events and conferences to support the wider Worship Ministry of Revival House Church.