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 14, 2026
General
On-purpose Living
Maybe it’s because I’m in the home stretch of life, well past the halfway point to one hundred. Maybe it’s because my ailments are increasing. Maybe it’s because I’ve lost five of my immediate family members to cancer in the last twelve years. Maybe, just maybe, it’s all of them together.
Dec 11, 2025
General
The Church and QR Codes
In our culture, with so much information being shared everywhere, we often find ourselves using many platforms to spread our messages.
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.