Reverend Zacharel T. Veal is a devoted servant leader, passionate preacher, and gifted administrator who currently serves as the Director of Ministries at the House of Hope Macon in Macon, Georgia. A native of Macon, he is the proud son of Ms. Linda D. Hill, brother to Tamoco Hill, and beloved uncle to Zarek William Burney.
Reverend Veal is a product of the Bibb County School District and a graduate of Southeast High School. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies with minors in Sociology and Writing from Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia. Furthering his education, he earned both a Master of Education and an Educational Specialist degree from Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, Georgia. He will begin his doctoral studies in January 2026.
He accepted his call to ministry and was licensed in February 2002 at Beulahland Bible Church under the leadership of Dr. E. Dewey Smith, Jr. During his time at Beulahland, he faithfully served as the Minister of Children’s Ministries, overseeing Vacation Bible School, weekly Bible study for youth, and volunteer development.
Reverend Veal later joined the Greater Traveler’s Rest Baptist Church in Decatur, Georgia, before returning to Macon to help launch the inaugural worship service of House of Hope Macon in January 2015. After a brief relocation, he reunited with House of Hope Macon in February 2019 under the pastoral leadership of Dr. J.C. Howard. Since returning, he has served in various capacities including Director of Assimilation, where he provided leadership over New Discipleship Intake and Orientation, Baptism, Communion, Baby Dedications, and the Mother’s Ministry. In 2021, he was appointed Director of Ministries.
In his current role, Reverend Veal provides administrative oversight to over 20 active ministries and ensures the worship experience at House of Hope Macon is impactful, engaging, and spiritually enriching. He is committed to empowering ministry leaders and enhancing the church’s outreach to minister to the total person—spiritually, emotionally, and practically.
A gifted teacher and dynamic preacher, Reverend Veal is often sought after for his expertise in ministry planning and organizational development. He firmly believes in the transformative power of God’s love and is driven by a passion for God, God’s people, and the uncompromising teaching of God’s Word.
Favorite scripture is Proverbs 3:5–6:
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy path.”
Born August 9, in the small city and state of Wilmington, Delaware, J.C. Howard realized from a young age he was destined to serve in the Lord’s church. Having served faithfully in many capacities before accepting his call to the preaching ministry, in 2007 James was licensed in ministry by the Cathedral of Fresh Fire, Reverend Emma L. Creamer, Senior Pastor. 
Reverend Romona Armon is the Founder and CEO of My Sisters Empowerment Network and Armon International Services. A compassionate leader and certified Women’s Empowerment Coach (PWN), Romona has dedicated her life to guiding and uplifting women facing some of life’s most challenging situations. Her coaching and mentoring expertise include working with:
As a devoted husband to my beautiful wife, 
The Reverend Dr. Calla Busby is a distinguished and multifaceted leader with a breadth of experience spanning ministry, business, and education. She has faithfully served with House of Hope Macon for over a decade and was ordained in March 2022 by Dr. JC Howard, Pastor of The House of Hope Macon.
Alicia Diane Carner-McDonald is a dedicated leader, entrepreneur, and servant of God with a passion for ministry, music, and inspiring others. Born the eldest of three daughters to Pastor and Mrs. John Wesley Carner, Alicia was raised in a faith-filled environment that shaped her calling to serve. She resides in Locust Grove, Georgia, with her husband, Larry T. McDonald, and their two sons, Carner Jedaiah and Caeden Wesley.
Tamoco Hill has been passionately serving in church media since the age of 12, bringing over three decades of hands-on experience to her ministry.
Courtney C. Fogg serves faithfully as the Executive Assistant to the Pastor, where she helps support the vision and operations of the ministry with excellence, organization, and a heart for service. A proud Macon native, she brings a unique blend of professionalism, creativity, and compassion to everything she does.