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
Nov 26, 2025
General
Shine in the Darkness
On November 1st, Saskatoon and area churches gathered for an inspiring Gospel event at West Portal Church focused on God’s incredible work in Central Asia.
Nov 26, 2025
General
Free Store At Forest Grove
On October 4 Forest Grove Community Church opened the doors of the “FGCC Free Store.” The “Free Store” provides food, clothing, and a lunch for anyone in need
Nov 7, 2025
General
Equip Update
As I was flying home to Saskatoon from the CCMBC Equip Conference on “The Kingdom, The Gospel, and Peacemaking” in Winnipeg, I looked out my window to see Winnipeg as we took off. From high in the air, Winnipeg looked crisp, organized, and intuitive. Everything “made sense” and I could clearly see which roads were main arteries of the city as I watched the flow of traffic.