Stuart Townend is better known as an English Christian worship leader and writer of hymns and contemporary worship music. His songs include “In Christ Alone”, “How Deep The Father’s Love For Us”, “Beautiful Saviour” and “The King of Love”.
Townend is the son of a Church of England vicar in Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire has three older siblings. His father, Rev. John Townend, was vicar of Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge from 1974 until he died in a motor accident in 1985. Townend started learning to play the piano at age 7. At the age of 13, he made a Christian commitment and began songwriting at age 22. He studied literature at the University of Sussex.
Where does Stuart Townend go to church?
Stuart Townend attends and regularly leads worship at CCK in Brighton, England which is one of the New Frontiers networks of churches headed up by Terry Virgo.
The church is also home to several well-known figures in the area of worship, including Paul Oakley, Lou Fellingham, Phatfish, Simon Brading, and Dave Fellingham, who has played a significant role in mentoring Stuart. The church also runs a training program for worship leaders and musicians called the Worship School.
Source: Ghanafuo.com
