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 30, 2025
General
An Autumn Reset?
Is it time to assess, adjust and revive your discipleship?
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.
See, I am doing a new thing.”
Isaiah 43:18 NIV
“Today is a great day to start something new.”
Common Proverb
Aug 20, 2025
General
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.
Jun 18, 2025
General
What does SKMB do?
SKMB’s mandate is to support churches and camps in making disciples.
What are the STRATEGIC MINISTRY areas SKMB focuses on?
What outcomes do we seek?
What are our foundational principles?