The Biography of Maurice Sklar Ministires

Dr. Maurice Sklar's lifelong musical journey began at age four. Born in New Orleans, his exceptional musical ability took him to the Curtis Institute of Music (where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree) and the renowned Julliard School of Music. He answered the call of God to enter the ministry in May 1991. Since then he has performed and ministered throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, the former Soviet Union, and Israel.

In June 1997, Maurice was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Ministry degree from Word of Truth Seminary in Huntsville, Alabama, for his pioneering work in returning classical music to the church and for his revival ministry in the Holy Spirit. In addition, he has served as Artist-in-Residence and instructor of violin and viola at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, since 1990.

Dr. Sklar has appeared on Trinity Broadcasting Network's "Praise the Lord," "This Is Your Day with Benny Hinn," and "Richard Roberts Live!" programs. He is a frequent guest on "The 700 Club" with Pat Robertson, and recorded for the soundtrack of Kenneth Copeland's movie "Covenant Rider."

"El Shaddai," Dr. Sklar's first album as a signed artist with Integrity Music, Inc., was recorded with the National Philharmonic Orchestra of London in 1994. It stands as a tribute to his pioneering efforts to blend classical orchestral stylings with the Christian worship realm. His next album, "Songs of Zion," also recorded with London's National Philharmonic Orchestra, is dedicated to the nation of Israel and the Jewish people. Maurice participated in the huge Hosanna-Integrity Music project, "Shalom Jerusalem." In this live worship concert recorded in Jerusalem, he is the primary instrumental soloist, and joins his musical gifts with fellow Messianic Jew, vocalist Paul Wilbur. Released to nearly 100 nations throughout the world in 1995, it has been the largest selling video ever produced by Integrity Music.

Dr. Sklar has ministered on the violin in major meetings and crusades with:

John Avanzini
Rinehard Bonnke
Billye Brim
Dr. Rodney Howard-Browne
Morris Celullo
Dr David (Paul) Yonggi Cho
Kenneth Copeland
Billy Joe & Sharon Daugherty
Dr. James Dobson
Phil Driscoll
Mark Dupont
Ulf Ekman
Joseph Garlington
Ted Haggard

Kenneth Hagin, Jr.
Norvel Hayes
Jack Hayford
Rev. Loran Helm
Gabriel Heymans
Marilyn Hickey
Benny Hinn
David Ingles
T.D. Jakes
Larry Lea
Joyce Meyer
John Osteen
Rod Parsley
Oral Roberts

Richard & Lindsay Roberts
Dave Roberson
Pat Robertson
Norman Robertson
Sid Roth
R.W. Schambach
Tim Storey
Dr. Lester Sumrall
Hilton Sutton
Bob & Rose Weiner
Ralph Wilkerson
Peter Youngren
Jim Zirkle

In addition to ministering as a psalmist who ushers in the Lord's presence at major meetings, Dr. Sklar ministers powerfully in churches. There is a rich anointing on his ministry of the Word, with awesome demonstrations of the Holy Spirit in supernatural healing and miracles, words of knowledge, and prophetic ministry. Healed from depression and suicide himself, Maurice has a special level of faith for those who are tormented in the soulish realm of the mind, will, and emotions. As a result, many people are set free from all forms of oppression, depression, and related illnesses. A spirit of revival and restoration continually manifest in his meetings, and a tangible outpouring of God's glory accompanies his music on the violin.

In 1995-1996, Maurice and his family traveled to Uppsala, Sweden, where he began establishing classical music and a Symphony Orchestra for Livets Ord (Word of Life) Church, pastored by Ulf Ekman. He and his wife, Deborah, also attended Livets Ord Bible School during this time. Maurice is fulfilling his vision to establish classical music under the anointing of the Holy Spirit as worship to God, and plans to pioneer a full symphony orchestra in Sweden to reach into Europe with the combination of classical music and the Gospel, for the glory of God in these last days.

Maurice enjoyed the privilege of playing for the first Messianic Jewish Music Festival in Moscow, Russia, in May 1995. Led by Jonathan Bernis, more than 5,000 Russian Jews were born again in that Olympic Stadium gathering. This was perhaps the largest number of Jewish people in history to accept the Lord Jesus Christ in one place at one time since the book of Acts. Since then, Dr. Sklar has repeatedly performed with Jonathan in Riga, Latvia (August 1997); Orlando Florida, for "Israel's Jubilee Celebration" (May 1998); Budapest, Hungary, for Jonathan's Jewish evangelistic ministry (August 1998); in Nizhny, Novgorod (June 1999); and in Buenos Aires, Argentina (August 2000).

God has raised up Dr. Maurice Sklar to touch, bless, and change many lives throughout the world in these last days of harvest and revival before the Messiah's return. As he travels and ministers around the world, Maurice shares his unique vision for God to restore classical music and the arts to the church for His glory. The hand of the Lord is resting mightily on this man, husband, father, prophet, teacher, psalmist to the Body of Christ, and master musician to the world!