Paul Wilbur
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Paul Wilbur
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| birth_name = Paul Robert Wilbur
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1951|1|18|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
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| instrument = Vocals, guitar
| genre = Worship
| occupation = Singer, songwriter, worship leader
| years_active = 1979–present
| label = {{hlist|Integrity|Hosanna!|Epic|Venture3Media}}
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| website = {{URL|http://wilburministries.com/}}
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Paul Robert Wilbur (born January 18, 1951) is an American Christian musician, worship leader, and guitarist. He has released albums with Integrity Music, Hosanna! Music, Epic Records, and Venture3Media during his career. An adherent of Messianic Judaism, Wilbur's first known musical work, Up to Zion, was the first of a number of albums recorded primarily for Integrity Music; with many of his albums being recorded in Jerusalem.
Early life
Paul Robert Wilbur was born on January 18, 1951{{cite web|author=Paul Wilbur (paulwilburmin) |title=Yes, it's true...my birthday is today! |url=https://twitter.com/paulwilburmin/status/292352732591968256 |publisher=Twitter |accessdate=August 14, 2015 |date=January 18, 2013}}{{cite web|author=Paul Wilbur (paulwilburmin) |title=Celebrating my 63rd birthday tonight with my lovely wife and family! |url=https://twitter.com/paulwilburmin/status/423993353131139072 |publisher=Twitter |accessdate=August 14, 2015 |date=January 16, 2014}} to a Jewish father and Baptist mother.The Christian Post (June 22, 2019) The Christian Post (June 22, 2019; https://www.christianpost.com/news/messianic-jewish-singer-paul-wilbur-issues-roar-from-jerusalem-these-are-the-last-days.html Although he attended many different churches as a child, Wilbur further explored Judaism as an undergraduate in college. It was then that he began attending a local synagogue, but continued to believe in Christ, recognizing Him as the Jewish Messiah.CBN, The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc.https://www1.cbn.com/700club/paul-wilbur-extravagant-worship
Music career
During college in the 1970s, Wilbur planned on becoming an opera singer.{{cite web|first=Davin|last=Seay|title=Paul Wilbur: Messianic worship leader reaching people with the love of God hit |url=http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/articles/music/Paul_Wilbur_Messianic_worship_leader_reaching_people_with_the_love_of_God/50366/p1/|publisher=Cross Rhythms|accessdate=August 14, 2015|date=January 25, 2013}}{{cite web|title=Adonai Work ID No. 311476838 ISWC No. T0721939690 |url=https://www.ascap.com/Home/ace-title-search/index.aspx|publisher=American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers|author=American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers|accessdate=August 14, 2015}} Work ID No. 311476838 {{ISWC|T0721939690}} His musical pursuits changed when he began to focus on Christian music. Wilbur's recording career began in a group called Harvest with Ed Kerr and Jerry Williams. The trio recorded two albums, the self-titled first album Harvest (1979) and their second album in 1981 called Morning Sun.{{Cite web |title=Harvest - 1981 - Morning Sun |url=https://www.harvest77.com/discography/albums/morning |access-date=2022-07-15 |website=www.harvest77.com |language=en-US}} Wilbur left after that leaving Kerr and Williams to continue with the band. He joined the group Israel's Hope. They released Introducing Israel's Hope in 1987.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}}
Wilbur's solo career began in 1991, with the release, Up to Zion, a live album, released by Hosanna! Music. He has received reviews for nine of his albums from Cross Rhythms. Those reviewed were: Shalom Jerusalem in 1995, Holy Fire in 1997, Jerusalem Arise! in 1999, Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem in 2002, The Watchman in 2005, Worship from the Heart of Israel in 2006, Praise Adonai in 2007, Live: A Night of Extravagant Worship in 2008, and Desert Rain in 2010,{{cite web|author=Cross Rhythms|title=Paul Wilbur Artist Profile |url=http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/artists/Paul_Wilbur/8639/ |publisher=Cross Rhythms|accessdate=August 13, 2015}} which was also reviewed by Worship Leader.{{Cite journal|first=Randy |last=Cross |title=Paul Wilbur: Desert Rain |url=http://media.worshipleader.com/lib/2011jan/files/html5/index.html?page=70 |journal=Worship Leader |accessdate=August 14, 2015 |issue=January/February 2011 |page=70}} The 2013 album, Your Great Name, was reviewed by CCM Magazine.{{Cite journal|first=Matt |last=Conner |title=Paul Wilbur: Your Great Name |url=http://www.ccmmagazine.com/article/review-your-great-name/ |journal=CCM Magazine |accessdate=August 14, 2015 |date=May 2, 2013}}
Personal life
At one time Wilbur resided in Jacksonville, Florida. He is married to Luanne Wilbur. They have two sons, Nathan and Joel.{{Cite web|url=https://www1.cbn.com/700club/paul-wilbur-extravagant-worship|title=Paul Wilbur: Extravagant Worship|date=August 19, 2009|website=CBN.com - The Christian Broadcasting Network|accessdate=August 17, 2021}}
Discography
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- Harvest (1979)
- Morning Sun (1981)
- Israel's Hope (1985)
- Arise O Lord (with Israel's Hope) (1987)
- Up to Zion (1991)
- Shalom Jerusalem (1995)
- Holy Fire (1997)
- Jerusalem Arise! (1999)
- Fuego Santo (1999) (Spanish version of Holy Fire)
- Levántate Jerusalén! (1999) (Spanish version of Jerusalem Arise!)
- Heal Our Land with Don Moen in South Korea (recorded in 1999, released in 2000)
- Shalom Jerusalém (with Ana Paula Valadão) (2000)
- Celebración En Sión (2000) (Spanish version of Up To Zion)
- Más De Ti (with Don Moen and Aline Barros) (2000)
- Lion of Judah (2001)
- Leon De Juda (2001) (Spanish version of Lion of Judah)
- Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem (2002)
- Shalom Jerusalém! with Cristina Mel (2002)
- The Watchman (2005)
- El Shaddai (2005) (Spanish version of The Watchman)
- Worship from the Heart of Israel (2006)
- Praise Adonai (2007)
- Live: A Night of Extravagant Worship (2008)
- Desert Rain (2010)
- Lluvia en el Desierto (2010) (Spanish version of Desert Rain)
- Your Great Name (2013)
- Tu Gran Nombre (2013) (Spanish version of Your Great Name)
- Ultimate Collection (2014)
- Colección (2014) (Spanish version of Ultimate Collection
- Forever Good (2016)
- Por Siempre Fiel (2016) (Spanish version of Forever Good)
- Roar from Zion (2019)
- Selah (2020)
- Shouts of Joy (2023)
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References
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External links
- {{Official website|wilburministries.com}}
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Category:American people of Jewish descent
Category:American Messianic Jews
Category:Musicians from Florida