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
Recent News
Aug 26, 2026
General
In Good Standing
What does it mean for an SKMB member church to be in good standing?
Being in good standing is more than meeting organizational requirements.
THE SIX CORE COMMITMENTS
BEYOND THE REQUIREMENTS
LET’S TALK
Aug 25, 2026
General
Welcome to SKMB
This summer Alex Gordon was called to be the associate pastor at Kelstern Community Church.
Aug 5, 2026
General
Fire & Ashes
As of late summer 2026, Canada is enduring another severe wildfire season fueled by prolonged heat, drought, and frequent lightning. More than 850 active wildfires have burned nearly 3 million hectares of forest, with the greatest devastation occurring in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba, and the Northwest Territories.