About Bill Turner

Bill was born and raised in the mountains and among the coal mines of Harlan, Kentucky. In 1970, Bill left his home and its culture behind to attend college, where he acted upon an earlier call from childhood, to become a minister and healer. After earning a degree in theology and psychology, Bill began working with small churches and was instrumental in their rapid growth. During his tenure within traditional Christianity, he worked with church groups ranging in size from 50 to 800 members and became sought after to speak at universities, workshops, and seminars affiliated with his denomination. However, at the pinnacle of his career due to changes in his religious beliefs, Bill made the difficult decision to follow his heart and leave his denomination.

Bill spent a number of years studying the works of several religions and philosophers which led him to new friends and spiritual teachers. Bill worked with New Thought churches and in the secular world, all of which provided further life experience. During this time, he spent a number of years working closely with a Native American Shaman and also became best friends and confidant with a minister from New Thought. It was ultimately this relationship that brought Bill back to the Triangle and the founding of JOURNEYS, a place where Bill could use his talents to fulfill his purpose in life to make a difference in the lives of others.