meet our pastors

We can't wait to meet you this Sunday

Decolby Hill

Pastor Colby is a millennial, multiethnic, multiplying leader, pastor, and church planter who is passionate about reaching the city of Waldorf, MD and creating a church that even people who don’t like church would want to attend. Colby is a raw, passionate, and humorous teacher of God’s Word. 

Pastor Colby is married to his middle school sweetheart LaToya, who is an administrator and master teacher in her own right, having served in education and leadership for over a decade. She currently works as the Lead Instructor for the Goodwill Excel Center charter school in downtown Washington, D.C. Toya is a loving wife and mother, has a heart for ministering to women and teens, and is known and loved for her keeping it real style of ministry. 

Originally from Indianapolis, Colby and LaToya made their way to the DMV in 2019, after serving in various ministries and pastoring for nearly 10 years. Shortly after relocating, Colby became the Lead Pastor of Encounter Church in May of 2020 and together with his wife, began the process of replanting it as REAL Church. 

The Hill’s are foodies and love great food whether home cooked or discovering a new restaurant. They’re always down to play tennis, host a game night or karaoke with friends – and are of course committed to living, loving and leading like Jesus in every aspect of their lives. Colby and LaToya live in Waldorf, MD with their three children – Taylor, Trinity, & Chase.

Brian Tew

Hello, I’m Pastor Brian! I was born in Chicago, but lived most of my life in northeast Indiana. I attended Indiana Wesleyan University where I completed a Bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministries and a Master’s degree in Practical Theology. As part of that training, I moved to the Waldorf area in 2020 to participate in a residency program. During that program I met the love of my life, my wife Katie, and connected with Pastor Colby, who brought me on staff here at REAL Church! 

I’m passionate about teaching Scripture. I want to help everyone see that, no matter their age, they can understand what the Bible says and how that impacts their lives. It’s why John 15:5 is my favorite verse - it’s all about being connected to God! 

When I’m not teaching in service or in one of the 301 Kids classrooms, I enjoy many different hobbies! I love playing pickleball, basketball and disc golf. I enjoy catching a movie, musical, or an MLB or NFL game (Go Bears!!) And I’m always down to play some video games or board games. 

Whatever brought you to REAL Church, I’m glad you’re here! I pray that this isn’t just another church for you, but a community that supports and encourages you. I’m honored to be a part of that community, so if you come this Sunday, please come find me and say hello!

Alan Hemming

Hey there! My name is Alan and I serve as the Executive Pastor for REAL Church. I grew up in Southern Maryland and felt called into ministry at an early age. I attended Asbury Theological Seminary where I received his Masters of Divinity in 2015 and jumped immediately into full time ministry.

I have an amazing wife and partner and we have a beautiful family together. I started working bi-vocationally in 2020 where I fell in love with working in the background and assisting in daily operations which led me to using my gifts here at REAL Church. 

I want to be a pastor for pastors and cannot wait to see what God has in store for Waldorf and Southern Maryland.