SKMB Staff
Rev. Philip A. Gunther - Director of Ministry
Gunther began his role as Director of Ministry October 2016. He has served in a lead pastor role for 25 years and participated in SKMB governance ministry as Executive Secretary, Assistant Moderator and Moderator. Gunther is a graduate of University of the Fraser Valley, Columbia Bible College, Trinity Western University, Eastern Mennonite Seminary and Canadian Theological Seminary.
Contact: phil@skmb.ca
Heather Filazek - Website and Communique Administrator
Heather began her role with SKMB September 2017. She assists with keeping the SKMB website up to date, updating church and leadership e-mail addresses and sending out the bi-monthly newsletter.
Contact: office@skmb.ca
Aaron Hepting - Media Communications
Tanya Bargen - Events Administrator
Tanya Bargen has served her church family for over 20 years in the areas of Worship, Children’s, and administrative ministry. She enjoys her career as a private music teacher and a school secretary. Tanya and her family are members of Hope Fellowship Church, Saskatoon.
Contact: tanyabargen@sasktel.net
Luke Etelamaki - Discipleship Coach
Luke Etelamaki - Discipleship CoachLuke is the Pastor of The Compass West church in Regina, Saskatchewan (2015). He is married to Bailey and they have four children. Luke received a diploma from Youth With A Mission (2006) and graduated from Columbia Bible College in B.C. (2011). Luke has previously served as a youth pastor in Estevan, Saskatchewan.
Contact: luke@compassregina.com
Recent News
Apr 17, 2024
General
The Sun Stopped Shinning
When things went dark, God prevailed.
On April 8, 2024, millions of people from around the world watched a total solar eclipse of the sun. Many traveled to place themselves in the Path of Totality where they would experience the moon completely blocking the light from the sun. It was an event of a lifetime for all.
Apr 9, 2024
General
Does Your Church Have An OUTCOMES Focused Ministry?
A basic planning building block that can be used in designing, developing and evaluating a ministry is the Logic Model.[1] There are three main areas in the Logic Model: Inputs, Outputs and Outcomes.[2]
Mar 26, 2024
General
Assembly 2024
Bridgeway Community Church and Grace Community Church hosted the 78th SKMB Assembly (March 22 – 23). Some 90 participants from member churches and camps joined together to hear about the work of global, national and provincial MB ministries and partners.