Leadership

Rev. Doctor Kerry A. Hill, Pastor

The Honorable Reverend Dr. Kerry A. Hill is a native of Prince George's County, Maryland. He is a devoted family man and is happily married to a woman of great humility; Rev. Donna M. Hill. Through their union, they have been blessed with one son, Keon Dakari Hill.

Dr. Hill began his educational and spiritual growth at an early age and credits God for all of his success. He participated in the Talented and Gifted Program throughout formative school years. In 1987, he graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park, earning a Bachelors of Science Degree in Economics.In 1988, Dr. Hill founded New Chapel Christian Academy (NCCA) located at New Chapel Baptist Church in Camp Springs, MD, where his father, the Rev. William Hill was the Pastor and co-founder of the school. Under Dr. Hill's leadership, the academy has grown spiritually and in enrollment. NCCA presently provides academic excellence to over 200 students, including students in before and after school program, and employs 40 employees with a million dollar budget.

Continuing his spiritual growth, in 1994, Dr. Hill graduated from Howard University School of Divinity in Washington, D. C., earning a Masters Degree in Divinity, while serving as Assistant Pastor to New Chapel. In 1997, Dr. Hill earned his Doctorate of Ministry Degree from United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio.

His Doctoral Thesis focused on "Faith Based Economics." Also in 1997, to accent his thesis, Dr. Hill developed Kairos Development Corporation, Inc. (KDC). The mission of KDC is to aid the underprivileged and prevent community deterioration, with a particular emphasis on housing development and youth programs.

Believing in giving back to the community, Dr. Hill served as a State Delegate for the 26th District of the Maryland General Assembly from 1998 to 2002. As a state delegate, he was a member of the Economic Matters Committee and sponsored various legislation that was signed into law.

After his father's retirement, Dr. Hill preached his first sermon as Pastor of New Chapel Baptist Church on Sunday, February 3, 2002. During his tenure, Dr. Hill kicked off the Disciple Makers for Kingdom Building Campaign and guided the complete restoration of the Academy and sanctuary. Also, under Dr. Hill's leadership and vision, New Chapel Baptist Church and Kairos Development Corporation, Inc. collaborated to open a Community Empowerment Complex in the spring of 2003. The Complex includes a full commercial kitchen, an internet lab and a high school regulation-size gymnasium. The empowerment center complex is also a host site for various community empowering programs, such as computer training, job training, youth events, homebuyer seminars, life skills and financial management.

Dr. Hill is a man of wisdom, knowledge and truth who has developed a unique structure for church ministry. Undergirded by his belief in liberation theology, New Chapel operates by the four E's: Education, Edification, Empowerment and Evangelism. Through this structure of ministry, many lives have been blessed and changed. In 2013, Dr. Hill took his congregation on a " Walk thru the Bible," and led New Chapel Baptist Church to new heights in the implementation of "THE CHAPEL" as the sub-name for the ministry.

Like his father, Dr. Hill is a man of faith who believes the through prayer and fasting, all things are possible. With his wife, Lady Donna Hill by his side, we are destined to realize the manifestation of 1Corinthians 2:9, "But as it is written, eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him."

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Keon D. Hill, M.Ed

He earned his Bachelor’s of Science degree from Howard University in Human Development in 2016. Keon furthered his education at Howard by obtaining a Master’s degree from the School of Psychology and Counseling Services. During this Master’s program, Keon interned at Ron Brown High School and Meridian elementary for 500+ hours of hands on training. This empowered him to have a cutting edge approach to educational excellence, in which he has brought multiple innovative ideas to New Chapel Christian Academy (NCCA), where he currently serves as the Principal. NCCA strives to nurture students into young educated disciples for Christ. Keon believes adamantly in taking a holistic approach to child development, which seeks to simultaneously address the physical, emotional, relational, intellectual, and spiritual aspects of a child's life.

Keon’s commitment to student success and strong belief of instilling the power of “Dreaming Big” and not settling for less has been illustrated throughout his tenure not only at NCCA, but in his community as well.

He is the CEO/Founder of DreamBigGlobal (DBG), which is an organization that provides educational counseling, coaching and consulting programs for youth, adults, families, athletes and executives. In 2018, DBG hosted a community shoe drive in which they raised 350 pairs of shoes and donated them to a local shelter in Annapolis, Maryland. In addition, while pursuing his Master’s degree, Keon was selected to join Howard’s Alternative Spring Break program to serve in Accra, Ghana. This experience inspired him to host a community fundraiser event through DBG when he returned back home. The event was a success and 150+ books/electronic devices were collected to donate to Pram Pram elementary school in Accra, Ghana. Along with these community events, DBG has an annual free event entitled “Dream Talk.” This event involves a panel of young African-American future leaders that share their dreams, visions and obstacles that help inspire others to reach their goals. After years of walking through the yard of a HBCU and being surrounded by greatness on a consistent basis, Keon has no doubt that visual representation of black excellence plays a vital role in impacting our communities.

With a strong foundation and his experience at Howard University, Keon lives by the motto,
“Dream Big, Work Hard, Stay Focused, and surround yourself with good people.”

Rev. Donna M. Hill, First Lady

Rev. Donna Hill is a native of Prince George’s County and, as a child growing up, loved

to nurture animals and help people. Her mother would tell her, “You’re going to be a veterinarian or nurse one day.” Though she never officially pursued either field, her position as an ordained Minister allows her to combine her desire to be a healer, helper, and nurturer. Rev. Donna received the Lord and got baptized at the age of 19 at Corinthian Baptist Church in Oakland, CA.

While at Corinthian, she sang in the choir, served as President of the Youth Department, and was a member of the Missionary Board. Though she loved serving at Corinthian, in 1990, she was led by the Lord to return to Prince George’s County. She united with New Chapel Baptist Church and faithfully served as a former Sunday School Teacher, Missionary, Choir Member, Academy Principal, and Christian Education Instructor. She currently serves as the First Lady of New Chapel and was honored in 2016 by Praise 104.1 for being one of the Top 20 First Ladies in the DMV. Rev. Donna also serves as the Director of the Counseling Ministry and Overseer of the Women’s Ministry. In addition, Rev. Donna is the former Quality Assurance Advisor to Y.E.L.L and served as the Celebrate Recovery Leader at “The Chapel” for seven years, from March 2008 until March 2015. In 2017, she also taught a dating and relationship class with her husband for Young Adults.

Her thirst for spiritual and educational knowledge came to fruition in 1994 when she graduated from Prince George’s Community College, earning an Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies. Two years later, in 1996, she graduated Cum Laude from the University of Maryland, College Park, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Afro-American Studies. She continued her quest and earned her Master's degree in Counseling from the University of Maryland, College Park, in 1999.

Rev. Donna was ordained a Reverend on January 22, 2006, after being licensed to preach since 2000.

To accent her biblical studies, she attended Howard University School of Divinity for three semesters. In addition, she received her Evangelism Diploma from New Chapel Baptist Church Institute of Christian Education in July of 2006. Also known for being a savvy businesswoman, Rev. Donna was selected to participate in Leadership Prince George’s, a one-year program that enhances leadership skills among county leaders. She graduated from the program in June 2006. In addition, Rev. Donna was certified as a Sherpa Business Coach in September of 2015.

Active in her community as well, Rev. Donna was appointed and served as a member of the Prince George’sCommunity College Foundation Board from September 2010 – September 2012. She was also appointed to serve a four-year term as a Parole Commissioner for the state of Maryland in September 2010 and was re-appointed in March 2014 for another six years, completing her term in December of 2019. Also, in 2011, she was appointed by the Maryland Parole Commission to briefly serve as a member of the Re-Entry Feasibility Committee governed by the Circuit Court of Prince George’s County.

In 2019, Rev. Donna became a certified John Maxwell Coach. In addition, in 2021, Rev. Donna became a certified SYMBIS Assessment Facilitator for Pre-Marital Counseling via the Symbis Marriage Program. The following year in 2022, she became a certified Pre-Marital Coach via The Parker Group.

Rev. Donna is a woman of great humility and loves the Lord with all her heart, mind, and soul. She gives God all the glory and honor for her achievements in life and in her ministry. She is a devoted wife and is happily married to her high school sweetheart, the Rev. Dr. Kerry A. Hill. Through their union, they have been blessed with one son, Keon Dakari Hill.

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