Bill Tonnis

Bill Tonnis' passion is bringing the good news of God's unconditional love and acceptance, as modeled in the teachings of Jesus, to all people. He does it through his writing, speaking, and singing. He is also passionate about teaching the contemplative path that leads to discovering your true self. After obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism from Xavier University, Bill had a successful career as a news reporter/anchor at 700 WLW Radio in Cincinnati, Ohio for over...See more

Bill Tonnis' passion is bringing the good news of God's unconditional love and acceptance, as modeled in the teachings of Jesus, to all people. He does it through his writing, speaking, and singing. He is also passionate about teaching the contemplative path that leads to discovering your true self. After obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism from Xavier University, Bill had a successful career as a news reporter/anchor at 700 WLW Radio in Cincinnati, Ohio for over twenty years. Emotionally drained by the job of delivering "bad news" daily, he had a life-changing epiphany in 1997 that led him to start writing spiritual songs and finding a new sense of purpose. He completed a Master of Arts degree in Religious and Pastoral Studies at the College of Mount St. Joseph (now Mount St. Joseph University), left the radio station, and followed a new calling to be the Youth Minister at Our Lady of the Visitation Parish in Cincinnati. After five rewarding years in that role, Bill felt called to chaplaincy, and he completed the full training (four units of Clinical Pastoral Education) at Good Samaritan Hospital. He then began a new position at the parish as Pastoral Associate for Outreach, where he oversees social justice and service programs. Bill now provides pastoral care through words and music to shut-ins, hospitals, nursing homes, and jails. Along with his work as a lay pastoral minister and chaplain, Bill shares his talents as a retreat leader/presenter, music minister, and a singer/songwriter with many organizations. His four original music albums entitled Listen to Your Heart, Live to Love, Give Praise and Thanks, and Mercy Reigns as well as all individual songs are available to download for purchase at various music service websites (such as iTunes). You can also purchase CDs of Bill's albums by contacting him at BillTonnisMusicMinistry@gmail.com. Bill also writes a devotional blog at: https: //billtonnismusic.wordpress.com/category/todays-contemplation/. See less