Julian Keith Getty (born December 16, 1974, in Lisburn, Northern Ireland) is a Northern Ireland composer, best known for pioneering "modern hymns". Many of his songs are co-written with his wife, Kristyn Getty, and veteran British songwriter and worship leader Stuart Townend. The most widely used of the Getty-Townend hymns are "In Christ Alone", "The Power of the Cross", and "Speak, O Lord". Keith and Kristyn Getty are currently living in the United States where they write music and tour.