Since you have to sign a contract, I would first figure out some boundaries. It is possible that they will expect more of you because you are a contracted worker for the church. So I would
1) Make a list of all the things you currently do as Minister of Music (M.o.M.). This should include all physical and finanical contributions. Let me preface this by saying I recognize that everything you are doing, you do for God, but since you have to sign a contract you don't want to be unfair to yourself or put yourself in a uncomfortable position.
So in essence you are defining the role and responsibility of the M.o.M at your church.
2) Separate the list into items/time you feel you should be compensated for and items/time you feel are voluntary.
3) Go online, and find information on salaries of M.o.M.s. You can go to websites like church associations, and they will typically post various salaries of church positions.
4)Make a draft of a contract you would feel comfortable signing. I think there is an advantage to you signing a contract (and being able to play an active role in creating the contract). Think about making the contract, say a 1 or 2 year contract. This will give you time to define your role and responsibility, and receive feedback on whether it is acceptable to the church (and yourself as well).
Specify (from your previous lists) roles/responsibilities that you feel are appropriate for
a) your church
b) your financial compensation
c) most importantly, the spiritual growth of the music mininstry.
I am not a M.o.M, but in general I think you need to think about what's benificial for you and the church and what's acceptible to God.
Do not slight yourself because you've been made to feel spiritually guilty about your contractual requests. Ask for God's guidance in completing this process, and the needs of the music ministry will be met and you will have the proper resources needed to be an effective, spirit filled M.o.M.
God Bless you :wink: and I hope this helps.