Paul Wilbur
Paul Wilbur is an American singer-songwriter, worship leader, and pastor in… Read Full Bio ↴Paul Wilbur is an American singer-songwriter, worship leader, and pastor in the Messianic music genre. He has produced six albums under the Integrity Music label and appears with other artists on albums produced with Israel's Hope. He has also produced three albums in Jerusalem, Israel; and most of his albums in the United States.
His life - Extract from Wilbur Ministries
The world’s opera stages and synagogues were the ambition of a determined young man named Paul Wilbur. A passion for the arts and music took him from under graduate school in Cleveland, Ohio across the Atlantic to study in Milan, Italy. There he was instructed in vocal technique, Italian, and opera by some of La Scala's most skilled mentors.
“By the time I had returned from Italy the direction of my life had been pretty well set in stone,” Paul says. “The life of Richard Tucker had become a pattern to success that I wished to emulate. Here was a Jewish man, who was one of the world’s most revered operatic tenors, and who also honored his religious tradition by singing under the domed roofs of the world’s synagogues.”
“I was pursuing a Master’s Degree in vocal music performance at Indiana University, and the things that normally attract a young man were also attractive to me: music, my friends, and girls! As I pursued relationships, inevitably two things happened: I would ask a girl out for a date, and they invited me to church.” The writing was on the wall.
“It was like I wore a t-shirt that said, ‘Please…somebody take me to church.’” Well, it was during one of those “church dates” that Paul encountered Jerry Williams, a young man from West Texas whose testimony and friendship would soon change his life forever.
“I was completely taken by Jerry’s love and passion for God, although I had never met him. From the very first time I saw him ‘perform’ I understood that he was not singing about God, rather he was singing to Him."
This experience, along with powerful teaching from the Scriptures, continued to draw Paul back for services week by week. He joined a Bible Study in his graduate dorm and became hungry for anything that could teach him about the God of the Bible.
One Sunday the church announced that anyone who would like a free meal would be paired with a church family. Paul signed up, but then had second thoughts.
“I was picturing this grandma and grandpa, and my payment for eating their dinner was going to be hours of conversation sitting in a room with quilts over our laps looking at pictures of their grandchildren,” he recalls. But try as he might, Paul could not get out of the commitment. When he arrived at the apartment for dinner, he was completely overcome to see the young man whose music had touched him so deeply several months earlier. It was just a few weeks later on a fishing trip to Tennessee that Jerry introduced Paul to his Messiah; March 26, 1977.
Together with their friend Ed Kerr, Paul and Jerry formed the popular contemporary Christian group "Harvest". They traveled and ministered together, and recorded several albums with the Benson Record Company.
“What an incredible time this was in my life,” Paul says. “But the call to bring the Gospel back to the Jewish community grew stronger and stronger in my heart." After nearly five years with "Harvest", Paul yielded to this call and moved his small family to the Washington DC area and a fledgling Messianic congregation, called Beth Messiah.
“For two years I worked odd jobs and found part-time work to pay the bills until the Lord brought together three Jewish men and called them Israel’s Hope. We traveled and ministered together for more than eight years recording several albums on the Maranatha! record label.”
Music, Teaching & Mercy Ministry
Today Paul’s ministry is as worldwide as his music. “God’s grace is truly amazing, as we have ministered in more than sixty nations, recorded in four languages, and have witnessed thousands set free by the power of God's love.”
One of the aspects of this ministry that may not be apparent at first glance is Paul’s commitment to the marriage of music, ministry, and acts of mercy. “As we travel to the nations we seek to bring a larger expression of the Kingdom of God in a practical way. Dr. Paul Williams staffs free medical clinics to minister to the needs of the poor; Paul Cuny brings MarketPlace Ministry to the business community; Messiah Company brings the beauty of movement to worship, while Paul stirs the hearts to worship and evangelism."
Paul sees his calling to the Church and the Jewish community, and to build bridges of reconciliation between them. His latest recording for Integrity, The Watchman, is a stirring call to the Body of Messiah worldwide to take up their place on the walls of their lives, congregations, cities, and nations—to be faithful, prayerful, and watchful during what he calls “this most prophetic hour.”
"The Watchman" was recorded at Cornerstone Church in San Antonio with Pastor John Hagee. It has since been re-recorded in Spanish with live audiences in Costa Rica and Guatemala and is called "El Shaddai".
Discography - Albums
* Arise O Lord (with Israel's Hope) · 1987
* Up to Zion · 1991
* Shalom Jerusalem · 1995
* Lion of Judah · 1995
* Holy Fire · 1997
* Jerusalem Arise · 1999
* Heal Our Land · 2000
* Mas de Ti · 2000
* Lion of Judah . 2001
* Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem · 2002
* The Watchman · 2005
* El Shaddai . 2005
* Praise Adonai . 2007
* Live - A Night of Extravagant Worship 2008
Compilations
* Adonai
See also
* Harvest
* Jerry Williams
External links
* Wilbur Ministries
His life - Extract from Wilbur Ministries
The world’s opera stages and synagogues were the ambition of a determined young man named Paul Wilbur. A passion for the arts and music took him from under graduate school in Cleveland, Ohio across the Atlantic to study in Milan, Italy. There he was instructed in vocal technique, Italian, and opera by some of La Scala's most skilled mentors.
“By the time I had returned from Italy the direction of my life had been pretty well set in stone,” Paul says. “The life of Richard Tucker had become a pattern to success that I wished to emulate. Here was a Jewish man, who was one of the world’s most revered operatic tenors, and who also honored his religious tradition by singing under the domed roofs of the world’s synagogues.”
“I was pursuing a Master’s Degree in vocal music performance at Indiana University, and the things that normally attract a young man were also attractive to me: music, my friends, and girls! As I pursued relationships, inevitably two things happened: I would ask a girl out for a date, and they invited me to church.” The writing was on the wall.
“It was like I wore a t-shirt that said, ‘Please…somebody take me to church.’” Well, it was during one of those “church dates” that Paul encountered Jerry Williams, a young man from West Texas whose testimony and friendship would soon change his life forever.
“I was completely taken by Jerry’s love and passion for God, although I had never met him. From the very first time I saw him ‘perform’ I understood that he was not singing about God, rather he was singing to Him."
This experience, along with powerful teaching from the Scriptures, continued to draw Paul back for services week by week. He joined a Bible Study in his graduate dorm and became hungry for anything that could teach him about the God of the Bible.
One Sunday the church announced that anyone who would like a free meal would be paired with a church family. Paul signed up, but then had second thoughts.
“I was picturing this grandma and grandpa, and my payment for eating their dinner was going to be hours of conversation sitting in a room with quilts over our laps looking at pictures of their grandchildren,” he recalls. But try as he might, Paul could not get out of the commitment. When he arrived at the apartment for dinner, he was completely overcome to see the young man whose music had touched him so deeply several months earlier. It was just a few weeks later on a fishing trip to Tennessee that Jerry introduced Paul to his Messiah; March 26, 1977.
Together with their friend Ed Kerr, Paul and Jerry formed the popular contemporary Christian group "Harvest". They traveled and ministered together, and recorded several albums with the Benson Record Company.
“What an incredible time this was in my life,” Paul says. “But the call to bring the Gospel back to the Jewish community grew stronger and stronger in my heart." After nearly five years with "Harvest", Paul yielded to this call and moved his small family to the Washington DC area and a fledgling Messianic congregation, called Beth Messiah.
“For two years I worked odd jobs and found part-time work to pay the bills until the Lord brought together three Jewish men and called them Israel’s Hope. We traveled and ministered together for more than eight years recording several albums on the Maranatha! record label.”
Music, Teaching & Mercy Ministry
Today Paul’s ministry is as worldwide as his music. “God’s grace is truly amazing, as we have ministered in more than sixty nations, recorded in four languages, and have witnessed thousands set free by the power of God's love.”
One of the aspects of this ministry that may not be apparent at first glance is Paul’s commitment to the marriage of music, ministry, and acts of mercy. “As we travel to the nations we seek to bring a larger expression of the Kingdom of God in a practical way. Dr. Paul Williams staffs free medical clinics to minister to the needs of the poor; Paul Cuny brings MarketPlace Ministry to the business community; Messiah Company brings the beauty of movement to worship, while Paul stirs the hearts to worship and evangelism."
Paul sees his calling to the Church and the Jewish community, and to build bridges of reconciliation between them. His latest recording for Integrity, The Watchman, is a stirring call to the Body of Messiah worldwide to take up their place on the walls of their lives, congregations, cities, and nations—to be faithful, prayerful, and watchful during what he calls “this most prophetic hour.”
"The Watchman" was recorded at Cornerstone Church in San Antonio with Pastor John Hagee. It has since been re-recorded in Spanish with live audiences in Costa Rica and Guatemala and is called "El Shaddai".
Discography - Albums
* Arise O Lord (with Israel's Hope) · 1987
* Up to Zion · 1991
* Shalom Jerusalem · 1995
* Lion of Judah · 1995
* Holy Fire · 1997
* Jerusalem Arise · 1999
* Heal Our Land · 2000
* Mas de Ti · 2000
* Lion of Judah . 2001
* Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem · 2002
* The Watchman · 2005
* El Shaddai . 2005
* Praise Adonai . 2007
* Live - A Night of Extravagant Worship 2008
Compilations
* Adonai
See also
* Harvest
* Jerry Williams
External links
* Wilbur Ministries
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A Resting Place My soul finds rest in God alone My peace depends on…
Acércame Oh, acércame Oh, acércame A Tu lado, Señor Oh, acércame Oh,…
Adonai Lord of eternity The mystery behind the veil Lord over Hea…
Adonai Elohai With every rising sun You paint the sky with light, With the…
Arise O Lord O Lord many are my foes O Lord many rise against…
As a Thausand Years Heart beats fast Colors and promises How do be brave How can…
Ascribe to the Lord Ascribe to the Lord O sons of the Mighty Ascribe to the…
Baruch Haba Baruch haba b'shem Adonai Blessed is He who comes Baruch h…
Bendecid Al Señor Bendecid al Señor Y todo lo que esta en mi Su nombre…
Bless the Lord Bless the Lord Oh my soul And all that is within…
Blessed Are You Blessed are You O Lord our God Eternity's holy King Blessed …
Blessed Is The Lord He who makes the rivers run to desert land He who…
Bueno Es Bueno es alabarte, oh Dios Y cantar Salmos, oh altísimo Seño…
Burn In Me Burn in me Burn in me Let the fire of the Holy…
By Your Blood By your blood, this temple is cleansed. By your blood I…
Come Let Us Go Up Come let us go up To the mountain of the Lord And…
Come Let Us Go Up to Zion Come let us go up to Zion Let us draw near To…
Come Let's Go Up to the Mountain Nations wil be flowing to Zion When they see the house…
Conmigo Danza Conmigo danza, el que ama mi alma Escucha la canción Yo le…
Coroado és tu A glória do Senhor chegou Seu Espírito já derramou Para este…
Crowned With Many Crowns O the glory of the Lord has come His Spirit filling…
Dance With Me Dance with me O lover of my soul To the song of…
Days of Elijah These are the days of Elijah, Declaring the word of the…
Dí A La Montaña Diré a la montaña Delante de mi Quítate y en el mar Échate C…
Días De Elías/Kadosh Que era que é E que há de vir Que era…
Digno "Digno Eres Maravilloso" Digno digno digno de recibir honor …
Dios de Abraham Eres Dios de Abraham de Isaac de Israel Ven y establece…
El Cántico de Moisés Cantarán de Moisés el canto Siervo de Dios del Cordero la…
El Día Del Señor Toca la trompeta en Sion Toca en Sion la trompeta Suénala e…
El Día del Señor (The Day of the Lord) Sople una trompeta en Sión Sonido en las montañas Sople una …
El Elyon You sit enthroned above the circle of the earth Spreading o…
El Grito De El Shaddai Ouça o som Quando adoramos É o rugido Do Leão de Judá Forta…
Even So Even so, even so, Even so Yeshua come All creation cries f…
For Your Name Is Holy I enter the Holy of Holies I enter through the blood…
Fuego Santo Solo Tú Me das fuego santo Espíritu de Dios, te amo Tómame …
Glory Come Down The walls will come down With a shout of praise The walls…
Hallelu Et Adonai Hallelu ET Adonai* Desert Rain Paul Wilbur Praise Him with …
He Binds the Broken Hearted You bind the broken hearted You heal the wounded soul Fath…
He Shall Reign You shall reign over all the earth You shall reign over…
Hinei Ma Tov Henei ma tov umanaim Shevet achim gam yachad Hinei ma tov …
Holy Fire Holy Fire You're my complete desire Spirit of the Lord cons…
Holy Holy Holy Holy Holy Holy Is the God of Israel Elders bow in worship …
I Hear a Sound I hear a sound coming from the mountain, I hear it…
I Lift Up My Eyes I lift up my eyes (I lift up my eyes) I lift…
I Will Never Leave You I will never leave you I will not forsake you* I…
In Your Presence In Your presence That's where I am strong In Your presence…
In Your Presence O God In your presence Thats where I belong , In your presence…
It Is Good It Is Good To Praise The Lord And Make Music To…
Jerusalem Arise Overture Jerusalem, arise, The heavenly glory view; The light is co…
Jesus Christ Is Lord Yeshua is Lord Yeshua is Lord Yeshua is Lord Yeshua is Lo…
Kadosh Kadosh kadosh kadosh Kadosh kadosh kadosh Adonai Elohim tz…
Lechu Neranena L'Adonai Let us sing unto the Lord for joy To the rock…
Let God Arise Let God Arise Let God Arise Let His Enemies be scattered…
Let the Weight of Your Glory Fall Spirit of the sovereign Lord Come and make Your presence …
Let Us Rejoice and Be Glad Let Us Rejoice and be Glad Let us rejoice and be…
Let Your Fire Fall Come and show Your power as in days of old Lord,…
Levanta-te ó Deus Levanta-te ó Deus Levanta-te ó Deus Que Seus inimigos fuj…
Lord Lord God of Abraham Isaac and Israel Let it be…
Ma Tovu Ma Tovu O Halecha Yakov Mishkenotecha Yisreal How goodly…
Montes De Israel Uh, uh-uh, uh-uh Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah Desde el princ…
Mountains Of Israel From the beginning to the end it's been* This way Your…
Não há outro igual Não há outro igual ao Senhor Não há outro igual Ele é…
No One Like Jehovah God of Abraham, God of Isaac, God of Jacob, Elohim,…
Now Is the Time We know You're searching Roaming the earth Seeking a peopl…
O Grito do grande El Shaddai Ouça o som Quando adoramos É o rugido Do Leão de Judá Forta…
O Jah O Jah Oh Deus, levanta-Te! Tremam seus inimigos Fujam d…
O Shout For Joy Halle hallelujah O shout for joy When the fallen tent of D…
Oigo una Voz Oigo una voz sobre la montaña Día tras día mejor Oigo una…
Out Of Zion Out of Zion, Zion Comes your salvation And a nation will b…
Praise Adonai Who is like You? The Lion and the Lamb Seated on the…
Praise the Lord Praise the Lord, ye servants of the Lord You who…
Prepare The Way Prepare the way (2x) Prepare the way of the Lord Jesus... Y…
Quien Es Como Tú Mikamocha b'elim Adonai? Mikamocha? Nedar bar---kodersh Nora…
Roni Roni Bat Zion Roni Roni Bat Zion Heriu Yisrael Simchi V'altsi B'chol Lev…
Salvation Belongs to Our God Who Sits On The Throne Forever And Ever And The Lamb…
Santo Santo Santo Santo santo santo, es el Dios de Israel Con la voz…
Say to the Mountain I will say to the mountain that stands in my…
Shalom Jerusalem Shalom Shalom Jerusalem Peace Be To You When Messiah Comes…
Shema Sh’ma Yisrael Adonai Eloheinu Adonai Echad Adonai Echad …
Shout for Joy May the Lord answer you When you are in distress May the…
Shouts of Joy Shouts, shouts of joy And victory resound in the tents Of …
Show Me Your Face Show me Your face, Lord Show me Your face Then…
Sing For Joy In The Lord Sing for joy in the Lord, ye righteous ones Sing for…
Sing Hallelujah Come let us sing for Joy to the Lord Let us shout…
Sing Of Your Great Love All that is within me Lord Will bless Your holy name I…
Song of Ezekiel I hear the sound of the prophet Declaring the world of…
Stand Up and Give Him the Praise Who is like the Lord There is no one Who is like…
The Day of the Lord Blow a trumpet in Zion Sound it on the mountains Blow a…
The Day Of The Lord/Rejoice O Israel Blow a trumpet in Zion Sound it on the mountain Blow a…
The Diamond Turns Who is like You oh Lord among gods* Who can but…
The Fire of Your Love All that is within me Lord Will bless Your holy name I…
The Heavens Must Roll Back The heavens must roll back As people of faith arise Declar…
The Shadow of El Shaddai Ouça o som Quando adoramos É o rugido Do Leão de Judá Forta…
The Shout of El Shaddai Can you hear it thunder in the distance? When We worship…
The Song of Moses The Song of Moses And they sing the song of Moses, The…
The Walls Will Come Down The walls will come down With a shout of praise The walls…
The Watchman God has placed a watchman on your walls Oh Jerusalem They…
To Him Who Sits Upon The Throne To Him who sits upon the throne And to the Lamb Be…
Tuyo es el Poder Mi alma descansa en ti En ti Señor, en ti Señor En…
Up to Jerusalem Was glad when They said to me Come to the House of the…
Vamos Subamos al Monte Hacia Sión irán las naciones, Cuando vean la casa de Dios. …
Vem Com O Peso Da Tua Gloria Espírito do vivo Deus Manifesta o Teu poder Revela o peso da…
Venid Subamos Vamos hay que subir Al monte del Señor Donde el Dios de…
Watchman God has placed a watchman on your walls oh Jerusalem They …
We Have Overcome Can you hear it Thunder in the distance When we worship The…
Where Could I Go Last in the morning sky Rebuilding your perfect lights Oh, s…
Where Does My Help Come From I lift up my eyes to the hills Where does my…
Who Can Compare Verse 1 You rule the oceans and the seas, subdue the…
Why Should I Be Afraid The Lord is my light and my salvation why should…
Wonderful One So throw it down, Cleveland rain The queen of love has…
Worthy Worthy Worthy Worthy To receive our praise Holy Holy Holy …
Worthy Is The Lamb Worthy is the lamb of God The savior of the world Worthy…
Yahweh Yahweh Yahweh Come to Your beloved Israel Yahweh Yahweh Come…
Yeshúa Es Señor Yeshua es Señor, Yeshua es Señor Yeshua es Señor, Yeshua es…
You Blessed are You O Lord our God Eternity's holy King Blessed …
Your Great Name All that is within me Lord Will bless Your holy name I…
Zealous Over Zion I am zealous over Zion I am zealous over Zion I am…
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