Paul Wilbur


Paul Robert Wilbur is an American Christian musician, worship leader, and guitarist, who primarily plays a messianic worship style of music. He has released albums with Integrity Music, Hosanna! Music, Epic Records, and Venture3Media during his career. His first known musical work, Up to Zion, a live album, was released in November 1991.

Early life

Paul Robert Wilbur was born on January 18, 1951 to a Jewish father and Baptist mother. Although he attended many different churches as a child, Paul turned to Judaism and began attending Temple during his undergraduate days. Eventually he became a Christian. While he was in college during the 1970s, he was planning to be an opera singer.

Music career

Paul 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 and their second album in 1981 called Morning Sun. 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.
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, which was also reviewed by Worship Leader. The 2013 album, Your Great Name, was reviewed by CCM Magazine.

Personal life

At one time Wilbur resided in Jacksonville, Florida. He is married to Luanne Wilbur. They have two sons, Nathan and Joel.

Discography

Selected albums