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
Mar 3, 2026
General
Lean In
SKMB’s provincial gospel impact depends on the Holy Spirit, obedience to the Great Commission and the Great Commandment, and our family of churches and camps leaning into our collective mission of making disciples.
Feb 18, 2026
General
Welcome to The SKMB Family
We welcome Austin & Stephanie Christianson to the SKMB family. Austin began his ministry working at Ranger Lake Bible camp until he moved into pastoral ministry in 2019.
Feb 11, 2026
General
Courts clarify tax-free status for Sask churches
Image: Embassy Church, 888 Central Ave., Prince Albert, Sask.Google
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal said secondary uses of a property did not overrule its primary purpose as a "place of worship"
Lee Harding, The Western Standard