Stuart Townend is a British Christian worship leader and writer of hymns and worship songs. His output includes “In Christ Alone” (2002, cowritten with Keith Getty), “How Deep The Father’s Love”, “Beautiful Saviour” and “The King Of Love”.

In 2005, Cross Rhythms magazine described Townend as “one of the most significant songwriters in the whole international Christian music field”. Christian website Crosswalk.com commented that, “The uniqueness of Townend’s writing lies partly in its lyrical content.