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
Nov 11, 2026
General
Celebrating Being an ‘Elderlie’
SKMB’s Director of Ministry was the guest speaker at the seniors autumn lunch at Forest Grove Community Church.
Nov 11, 2026
General
Teaching Church Modelled @ West Portal
On Sunday afternoon (Nov. 1), Mark Wessner, President of MB Seminary (Langley), presented robust teaching on the topic Jesus: Miracles & Messiah at West Portal Church (Saskatoon).
Oct 28, 2026
General
2026 Leader & Spouse Retreat
Pastors, directors, and provincial and national leaders from Alberta and Saskatchewan, along with their spouses, participated in a retreat in Banff, Alberta.