Good point. Previously I was only getting about $75-$100 per service. But lately some of the more evangical churches with big congregations have been regularly offering good music acts $250+. I personally know a very great trumpet player who gets $1000 or half the plate whichever is more. But he is not just an incredible trumpet player, he goes beyond just the trumpet playing and actually gives mini-sermons as well. But it's those kind of numbers that have definitely got me thinking about church gigs again.

So part of my conflict is that I'm definitely going to be stepping into the church because I want to play music and make some money doing it; not because I want to be part of their congregation.

I would say that no matter what I would resign myself to treating them with respect. When I'm in their church then I only think it's right that my personal beliefs are left at the door.