"Salty Strings" is derived from the Gospel of Matthew ~ "Jesus said, 'You are the salt of the earth . . . and the light of the world.'"  (5:13,14) 

It is their hope to enrich the lives of those around them with a little of God's seasoning
as well as shed some of Christ's light through their music ministry.

John and Connie Nicholas have been in music ministry for over fifteen years, playing in a wide variety of settings; from formal concerts to worship services, coffee house background music, and private groups.  Their desire is to go wherever God sends them for His purpose.  They love blending sounds and styles to create unique and interesting music on their various instruments.

John has worked as a manufacturing engineer and  woodworker and is responding to God's call in writing songs and ministering through music.  Connie has worked as an office manager using her organizational and accounting skills and is a certified Lay Speaker.  They are happily married with four grown children and live in Weldon, a small town in central Illinois between Bloomington and Decatur.

Part of their ministry is sharing their faith story, how God works in their lives as they go through the trials and triumphs that come with everyday living.  They have always been anchored in their local church having been a part of establishing the Handyman and Parish Nurse/Health Cabinet Ministries as well as serving on various committees, completing Disciple Studies, and participating in communion & visitation for shut-ins.  They have also led music for Lay Witness Missions, a group of weekend missionaries to local churches.

They are presently on staff at Crestview Christian Church in Decatur, IL, as music and worship leaders.