Philip Schupmann is the chairman of the WELS Committee on Relief and has been serving in that role since 1999. He has served in the area of disaster relief for over 20 years.

The work of Relief is carried out by the Wisconsin Ev. Lutheran Synod with a committee of five. All serve as volunteers. Pastor Schupmann coordinates most of the grants the committee makes by phone and e-mail. When possible, he will also visit major disaster sites and help plan and coordinate relief efforts.

Schupmann is a full time pastor at Resurrection Ev. Lutheran Church in Aurora, Ill. He is a 1978 graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary and has served congregations in Illinois for 30 years. Philip is also currently the circuit pastor of the Central Circuit of the Chicago conference and is a member of the Board of Directors of Wisconsin Lutheran Child and Family Service.

Philip and Sara have six adult children. Most are serving full time in the Lord’s work.