SKMB Staff
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Rev. Philip A. Gunther - Director of Ministry
Rev. Philip A. Gunther - Director of MinistryGunther 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 Filazek - Website and Communique AdministratorHeather 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
New Leadership Development Coach - Dr. David Simpson
New Leadership Development Coach - Dr. David SimpsonDr. David Simpson is a pastor, certified executive coach, published author, and former faculty member of Briercrest College, with over 40 years of ministry experience, including serving on staff at Parliament Community Church for the past three years.
Contact: david@skmb.ca
Recent News
Jan 28, 2026
CCMBC News
HR ADVISORY SERVICE OPTIONS FOR MB CHURCHES
As part of CCMBC Legacy Fund’s ongoing commitment to support the health and effectiveness of our churches,
conferences, and ministries, we are pleased to provide an updated overview of three HR advisory service options available
within our Canadian MB family. Each provider brings experience supporting Christian organizations and offers practical
assistance across the HR lifecycle.
Jan 27, 2026
General
Welcome To The SKMB Family
Bruce Kashuba has been called to serve as interim pastor at Northwest Community Church (Meadow Lake)
Jan 27, 2026
General
Heed the Warnings!
Today, I am pondering wisdom. It is said that wisdom is avoiding life’s pitfalls and reaping God’s blessings. I like that definition. I resonate with it. Conversely, foolishness is failing to heed warnings about pitfalls and thus experiencing the trouble that comes with such wrong-headed decision-making.