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Bill Schnoebelen

Basic Information

  • 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

Contact Information

  • 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