Naida Hearn
1944– · USA · Modern
Naida Hearn is an American Christian songwriter and worship leader who emerged prominently in the contemporary Christian music movement of the 1970s. She is known for composing singable, theologically grounded worship songs that bridged traditional hymnic sensibilities with modern worship styles. Her contributions to contemporary Christian music helped establish a repertoire of accessible yet substantive congregational songs during a transformative period in American evangelical worship. Hearn's work exemplifies the shift toward more participatory, emotionally expressive worship music while maintaining doctrinal integrity. Her songs have been adopted in churches across denominational lines, influencing the development of modern Christian worship practice.