Brian - Lead Vocals-Guitar
Everything that I have and everything that I am is a gift from God. My walk is not always on level ground, but I strive to put God first in all that I do. As a human being I fall and I make mistakes, but it’s when I continue to stand back up and ask for His forgiveness that I find my strength. God uses our hurts, He uses our habits and He uses our hang ups to empower us to help others. My path of recovery over an addiction to alcohol has been bringing me opportunity after opportunity to not just learn and grow in God‘s word but also to help those around me. As a ministry leader for Celebrate Recovery it’s my goal to show the freedom that we can have by knowing and following God‘s word. I am truly excited to be using the musical talent that God gave me with for His glory. God has blessed me in many ways…a beautiful wife and family, my health, the ability to provide and now I can add Art of Grace as well. I’m super excited about spreading his word to whomever will listen, to all those that come to see us. 2 Corinthians 12:9 tells us “And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.” Alone I am week but with God I’m strong enough for what this world will throw at me. I pray we can help you walk closer to God. May God bless you and hold you tight. With love Brian Chojnacki
Matt - Lead Guitar
I am a redeemed follower of Jesus Christ, saved by grace and transformed through His forgiveness. My story is one of restoration. Proof that no past is beyond God’s reach. Once lost, I am now forgiven and made new through Jesus, my Savior. Born and raised in Wausau, Wisconsin, I am a member of Hillside Church in Merrill, WI, where my faith continues to grow in community and truth. Music and creativity play a central role in my walk with God, and I express that most deeply through playing guitar using sound, art, and creativity aspects of worship. Art of Grace was created as an outpouring of that journey. Every piece reflects redemption, hope, and the beauty that comes from surrendering my brokenness to God. My work is rooted in faith and shaped by grace, created not to glorify myself, but to honor the One who changed my life. This space exists for those who believe in second chances, new beginnings, and the power of God’s grace to transform any story...including mine.
Tommy G - Keys
My faith journey started at a really low point in my life. There was a time when I spent most nights at the bars, drinking way too much, and feeling completely lost. I got to a place where I didn’t even want to live anymore. During that season, I had a deep conversation with my mom, and I still remember her words clearly: “Come home.” That’s exactly what I did. I started making better choices, and not long after, a longtime friend invited me to church. After a while, they asked if I wanted to sing in the choir and I said yes. That small step ended up changing everything. I surrounded myself with church, good friends, and faith, got baptized, and began rebuilding my life. For my early years of faith, I often focused on what God could do for me. Over time, that has shifted, and now my faith is centered on what I can do for God—living intentionally, serving others, and reaching the lost wherever I can. This change has brought depth, purpose, and a new passion to my life. Being part of Art of Grace lets me combine music and testimony in a way that reminds me where I came from and who brought me through it. My hope is that through music, service, and honesty, others might find their way back home too.
Cody - Drums
I grew up in a chaotic and broken home where I was exposed at a very young age to addiction, violence, and abuse. From bars and drug use to witnessing unhealthy relationships, instability became normal to me early on. When I was removed from that environment and placed into a strict household, I struggled deeply with authority and rejection. Feeling like the problem child and believing I was unloved, I began running away as a teenager and eventually turned to drugs to cope with the pain and anger I carried. As I grew older, my addiction intensified and my life became increasingly destructive. I rejected God, immersed myself in darkness, and pursued things that only deepened my bondage. Toxic relationships, betrayal, and substance abuse consumed my life until everything finally collapsed in 2021. Jail time, severe withdrawal, and the loss of my children to social services brought me to a breaking point and exposed how far I had fallen. While living with my grandparents, completely broken and without hope, I cried out to a God I didn’t even believe in and asked Him to heal me. Through a powerful and undeniable encounter, God revealed His reality to me in a way I could not explain away. In that moment, I experienced both physical healing and a spiritual awakening that forever changed the direction of my life. From that day forward, I surrendered my life to Jesus Christ. My desires, my heart, and my identity began to change in ways I never thought possible. I am still a work in progress, but I am no longer bound by who I once was. By God’s grace, I have been set free, and my life now stands as a testimony to His mercy, redemption, and transforming power.
Nicole - Bass Guitar
I was baptized before my freshman year, and even back then, my faith was real—but as I’ve grown older, I’ve realized that believing in God and truly living for Him aren’t always the same thing. My faith was present, but it wasn’t strong or active in my everyday life. I knew God, but I wasn’t fully walking with Him. As life went on, I experienced things that deepened my understanding of who God really is. Fast forward to my adult years—I became a mom to two beautiful children, who are now three and five. Earlier this year, their father and my ex-husband took his life. We had divorced just a few months before, and nothing can truly prepare you for that kind of grief. Until you walk through it yourself, you don’t fully understand the weight of it—the confusion, the pain, and the questions. That season was chaotic, overwhelming, and heartbreaking. But in the middle of it, God was still present, even when I didn’t fully realize it. During that time, I attended a community event called Hillside Alive. I remember stepping aside and just listening to the music, trying to breathe. At the end of the event, someone noticed me and awkwardly came up, crouched down, and asked if I wanted to grab coffee. We went on a date the next day—but it wasn’t a typical date. We sat next to each other, opened up, got vulnerable, and tears were shed. Then he moved to my side of the table and said, “Let’s just pray.” That moment mattered more than I can explain. From there, we began walking together in a Christ-centered relationship—putting God first, praying together, and growing in faith side by side. Today, we’re engaged and planning our wedding this June. Even though life looks lighter now, grief doesn’t just disappear. There are still ups and downs, and grief walks with me every day. But what has changed is where I turn. When I pray and put God first, He provides—through peace, strength, community, and hope. Today, I’m choosing to be baptized again because this faith is no longer just something I’ve believed in—it’s something I’m living. I’m stepping forward with a deeper understanding of God’s grace, His presence in my pain, and His faithfulness in every season.