- Full Name: Dr. William "Bill" Schnoebelen
- Born: August 24, 1949 (Age 75 as of 2025)
- Location: United States
- Role: Christian Evangelist, Author, Lecturer, Ministry Director
- Ministry: With One Accord Ministries (Founder and Executive Director since 1992)
- Specialization: Exposing occult organizations, spiritual warfare, deliverance ministry
Educational Background
- Bachelor's Degree: Music and Education, Loras College (1971)
- Master's Degree: Theological Studies, St. Francis School of Pastoral Ministry (1980)
- Master's Degree: Counseling, Liberty University (1990)
- Seminary Experience: Originally studied to become a Catholic priest
Claimed Background and Experience
Occult and Secret Society Involvement (Pre-1984)
- Witchcraft: Initiated as Alexandrian witch, became high priest, started multiple covens
- Satanism: Member of Church of Satan, became warlock (2nd degree), involved with hardcore groups
- Druidism: Trained under "Eli" (Grand Master Druid of North America), became high priest
- Freemasonry: Rose to 33rd degree Mason, claims involvement in Rite of Memphis Mitzrayim (96th degree)
- Mormonism: Elder and Elders Quorum President, went through Salt Lake Temple ceremonies
- Other Claims: Illuminati, Rosicrucian, Thelemite, vampire practices
Soul-Selling Experience
- 1979: Claims to have literally sold his soul to Satan in Glen Ellyn, Illinois park
- Seven-Year Pact: Agreement for power in exchange for soul after seven years
- Multi-Level Recruitment: Claims to have recruited seven others into similar pacts
- Broken by Salvation: Covenant nullified when he became Christian in 1984
Ministry and Expertise
Current Focus Areas
- Freemasonry Exposé: Detailed knowledge of Masonic rituals, degrees, and alleged spiritual dangers
- Mormon Temple Secrets: Insider knowledge of LDS temple ceremonies and parallels to Masonry
- Occult Practices: Extensive understanding of witchcraft, Satanism, and ceremonial magic
- Spiritual Warfare: Deliverance ministry and breaking occult bondages
- Secret Society Structures: Claims knowledge of hierarchies beyond public awareness
Published Works
- "Masonry: Beyond the Light" - Exposé of Freemasonry's alleged occult connections
- "Lucifer Dethroned" - General occult exposé
- "Wicca: Satan's Little White Lie" - Critique of modern witchcraft
- "Blood on the Doorposts" - Spiritual warfare themes
- "Romancing Death" - On vampire and death-obsessed subcultures
- DVDs: "Mormonism's Temple of Doom" and other video teachings
Ministry Approach
- Testimonial Style: Uses personal experience as primary credential
- Detailed Ritual Knowledge: Provides specific descriptions of ceremonies and practices
- Biblical Foundation: Grounds warnings in scriptural references (especially Ezekiel 8)
- Deliverance Focus: Helps people break free from occult bondages
- Controversial Stance: Willing to make bold claims about respected institutions
Key Insights and Claims
Freemasonry
- Structure: Explains Blue Lodge (3 degrees), Scottish Rite (29 degrees), York Rite (7 degrees)
- Hidden Degrees: Claims knowledge of Memphis Mitzrayim (360 degrees total)
- Spiritual Danger: Asserts Masonic oaths feed demonic entities
- Generational Impact: Claims Masonic involvement affects children at puberty
- The Royal Secret: Alleges high-level Masonic secret involves "vampirizing children"
Mormonism-Masonry Connection
- Joseph Smith: Documents Smith's 1844 Masonic initiation before creating temple ceremonies
- Ritual Parallels: Five points of fellowship, secret handshakes, similar oaths
- Temple Ceremonies: Claims Mormon temple rituals are "Masonic ritual on steroids"
- Satanic Elements: Alleges Mormon temple name ceremony uses satanic incantations
Occult Interconnections
- Strategic Placement: Claims occult leaders strategically use respected institutions
- Energy Harvesting: Believes rituals feed demonic entities even when participants are unaware
- Recruitment Networks: Describes how organizations serve as stepping stones to deeper involvement
- Spiritual Warfare: Sees conflict between Kingdom of Light and Kingdom of Darkness
Conversion Experience (1984)
The Turning Point
- Prayer on Check: Anonymous Christian's prayer on returned check triggered spiritual crisis
- Loss of Power: Immediate loss of occult abilities, job, and health
- Chick Publications: Received "Spellbound" and "Angel of Light" comic books from teenage Satanists
- Mormon Missionaries: Arrival led to joining LDS church as "spiritual cover"
- Bible Study: Encountered Acts 16:31 at Protestant prophecy seminar
- Salvation: Prayed sinner's prayer from comic book, "got born again"
Post-Conversion Ministry
- Deliverance: Underwent extensive deliverance from "legion of demons"
- Renunciation: Systematically renounced all occult oaths and covenants
- Foursquare Church: Became involved with Charismatic Christianity
- Speaking Ministry: Began warning others about occult dangers
- Death Threats: Claims multiple assassination attempts due to exposing secrets
Current Ministry Operations
With One Accord Ministries
- Founded: 1992
- Focus: Educating Christians about occult dangers
- Resources: Books, DVDs, speaking engagements
- Deliverance: Helps people break free from occult bondages
- Research: Continues studying and exposing secret societies
Speaking and Writing
- Conference Speaker: Addresses churches and conferences about spiritual warfare
- Author: Continues writing books exposing occult practices
- Interviews: Appears on podcasts and radio shows
- Website: Maintains withoneaccord.org for resources and information
Strengths and Expertise
Knowledge Areas
- Ritual Details: Extensive knowledge of ceremonies and practices
- Organizational Structure: Understanding of hierarchies and advancement systems
- Historical Connections: Links between various occult and secret organizations
- Biblical Basis: Ability to ground warnings in scriptural foundation
- Personal Experience: Claimed firsthand knowledge of inner workings
Ministry Skills
- Deliverance: Experience helping people break occult bondages
- Teaching: Ability to explain complex occult concepts clearly
- Research: Detailed documentation and footnoting of claims
- Courage: Willingness to expose powerful organizations despite risks
- Pastoral Care: Understanding of spiritual warfare and healing
Controversies and Criticisms
Skepticism
- Extraordinary Claims: Many find his testimony too sensational to believe
- Verification Issues: Difficulty confirming many of his claimed experiences
- Christian Criticism: Some evangelical leaders question his credibility
- Academic Scrutiny: Scholars often dismiss his historical claims
Defenders
- Personal Testimonies: Many claim his ministry helped free them from occult bondages
- Detailed Knowledge: Supporters point to his extensive knowledge of occult practices
- Fruit of Ministry: Some argue his conversion and ministry demonstrate authenticity
- Spiritual Warfare: Those active in deliverance ministry often affirm his insights
Potential Connection Points
Shared Interests
- Spiritual Warfare: Understanding of demonic activity and deliverance
- Cultural Analysis: Insight into how occult influences shape society
- Church History: Knowledge of how occult practices infiltrate Christianity
- Apologetics: Defense of biblical Christianity against false religions
- Ministry to Occult Survivors: Helping people break free from spiritual bondages
Complementary Expertise
- Secret Society Knowledge: Detailed understanding of Masonic and other organizational structures
- Ritual Practices: Extensive knowledge of occult ceremonies and their spiritual significance
- Historical Connections: Understanding of how occult organizations interconnect
- Deliverance Ministry: Practical experience in spiritual warfare and healing
- Research Skills: Ability to document and verify occult claims
Warning Ministries
- Institutional Critique: Willingness to challenge respected organizations
- Prophetic Voice: Calling out spiritual dangers others might ignore
- Educational Focus: Teaching churches about hidden spiritual threats
- Pastoral Care: Helping victims of spiritual abuse and deception
- Ministry: With One Accord Ministries
- Website: withoneaccord.org
- Focus: Spiritual warfare education and deliverance ministry
- Location: United States (specific location not publicly disclosed for security)
Assessment Notes
- Controversial Figure: His claims are highly disputed but passionately defended by supporters
- Unique Perspective: Offers rare insider view of multiple secret organizations
- Ministry Impact: Has influenced many Christians to take spiritual warfare seriously
- Research Value: Provides detailed documentation for those studying occult influences
- Security Concerns: Claims to face ongoing threats due to his revelations
- Pastoral Heart: Demonstrates genuine concern for helping people find freedom in Christ
Potential Collaboration Areas
- Conference Speaking: Joint presentations on spiritual warfare and cultural analysis
- Research Projects: Collaborative investigation of occult influences in society
- Deliverance Training: Teaching others about breaking occult bondages
- Book Projects: Co-authoring works on spiritual warfare topics
- Media Appearances: Joint interviews on controversial spiritual topics
- Church Education: Training pastors and leaders about hidden spiritual threats