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
Sep 10, 2025
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Your Learning Journey
Never Stop…
I went back to school at 66. I was tied for the oldest student in the program. I went back, not because I needed more letters behind my name. But because something inside me whispered, You’re not done yet.
Aug 20, 2025
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Equip 2025 - The Gospel, Peacemaking, and the Kingdom
EQUIP 2025’s purpose involves bringing our Canadian MB family together for encouragement, reflection, and greater focus on our Confession of Faith; empowering folks to teach/preach more effectively; deepening family ties for mission together; and living in greater faithfulness to the gospel.
Aug 7, 2025
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Pastors and Directors Learning Cohort
You are invited to be part of a practical Pastoral Learning Cohort guided by Dr. Stephen Brown, President of Columbia Bible College.
The journey begins with a three-day in-person retreat at Redberry Camp, from September 24 to 26, where mutually supportive relationships will be formed and deep conversations will take place around the theme: “Leading Through Change.”