I'm Seth Winkler, an award-winning songwriter, worship leader, media director and ministry trainer with more than 30 years on stage and over two decades in senior church leadership. I specialize in worship technology, audio engineering, broadcast media, creative direction, curriculum development, volunteer training and discipleship. I've built world-class worship, sound and media ministries, helped churches deliver professional service experiences, and led large teams through complex technical and creative transformations. I'm passionate about developing talent, mentoring musicians and volunteers, and delivering excellence at scale while staying focused on authentic, Spirit-led ministry.

Seth Winkler

I'm Seth Winkler, an award-winning songwriter, worship leader, media director and ministry trainer with more than 30 years on stage and over two decades in senior church leadership. I specialize in worship technology, audio engineering, broadcast media, creative direction, curriculum development, volunteer training and discipleship. I've built world-class worship, sound and media ministries, helped churches deliver professional service experiences, and led large teams through complex technical and creative transformations. I'm passionate about developing talent, mentoring musicians and volunteers, and delivering excellence at scale while staying focused on authentic, Spirit-led ministry.

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I’m Seth Winkler, an award-winning songwriter, worship leader, media director and ministry trainer with more than 30 years on stage and over two decades in senior church leadership. I specialize in worship technology, audio engineering, broadcast media, creative direction, curriculum development, volunteer training and discipleship.

I’ve built world-class worship, sound and media ministries, helped churches deliver professional service experiences, and led large teams through complex technical and creative transformations. I’m passionate about developing talent, mentoring musicians and volunteers, and delivering excellence at scale while staying focused on authentic, Spirit-led ministry.

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Advanced

Work Experience

Audio Post-Production for Film, TV & Animation at Various clients (Freelance)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Responsible for all audio elements: sound design, mixing, mastering, voiceovers, effects, scoring, editing and final production. Project credits include Calabashes, Living Rocks, Rhapulani.
Bible School Director & Curriculum Designer at CRC Bible Training Centre (CRCBTC)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020
Designed a complete 2-year Bible School curriculum with 8 modules; took the Bible School online with video teaching and digital assessments; trained and developed teachers; doubled student intake for three consecutive years; achieved 95% 4–5 star satisfaction ratings.
Music Director at CRC
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015
Oversaw worship ministries across multiple campuses; led, trained and developed 130+ musicians and volunteers; implemented advanced worship technologies including IEMs, multitracks and virtual sound checks; founded the CRC School of Music; built multiple worship teams; saved the ministry over R1.1 million through strategic equipment sourcing.
Media Manager at CRC
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2012
Led the entire media department: staff, editors and broadcast teams; rebranded the church’s visual and media identity; oversaw broadcast production for TBN, God Channel and Rhema; produced CDs, DVDs, conferences and large-scale media content; improved church service presentation in sound, media, lighting, flow and excellence.
Music Assistant at CRC
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2004
Developed comprehensive digital music archives; managed equipment logistics and music department administration; lead songwriter for CRC’s first album; wrote 40+ songs performed and broadcast internationally.

Education

Bachelor of Music (Jazz) at University of the Free State
January 11, 2030 - February 14, 2026
Speech Level Singing – Pre-Certification at Speech Level Singing (Seth Riggs – Pre-Certification)
January 11, 2030 - February 14, 2026
TEFL Certification at TEFL Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 14, 2026

Qualifications

SAMA Award – Best Gospel Contemporary (Executive Producer & Songwriter)
January 11, 2030 - February 14, 2026
SABC Gospel Nomination – Best Gospel Contemporary
January 11, 2030 - February 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet