Meet the Staff @ SWHF

Tom Neal

Founder & Pastor

Pastor Tom was ordained On March, 13, 2011 at Open Door Community Church, Stafford, VA, where he served as deacon, worship leader and Associate Pastor until April 2013. He became a covenant member of Freedom Fellowship Church in Dale City, VA.. Shortly after COVID-19 of 2020, Tom decided to leave Freedom and went on a search for a new church. In 2022, after months of searching, Tom decided to go back to biblical foundations and formed a house church, where he now serves as pastor to a few families in the neighborhood.

Tom served honorably in the United States Marine Corps and retired from active duty after 21 years in 1997.

Tom is married to his earthly best friend, Deanna. Together, they are proud parents of 3 wonderful adult children, and are blessed with 11 beautiful grandkids.

Tom is a professional graphic artist, avid painter, and musician. He enjoys watching drag racing, football and hockey.

Deanna Neal

1st Lady of SWHF - Children's Ministry

Deanna is the wife of Pastor Tom. She married Tom on November, 11, 1978 and has been his partner in life and his source of encouragement. She joined Tom in forming Still Waters Home Fellowship and is instrumental in helping Tom organize the Sunday morning meetings and teaching our children ages 4-11, as well as preparing food for fellowship time after church.

In 2004 Deanna was severely injured in a vehicle accident when a car struck the motorcycle she was riding, leaving her with an amputated left leg above the knee. and a broken pelvis. After surgeries to repair the injuries and completion of rehabilitation, Deanna and Tom both realized that God was instrumental in saving her life that day, and began a return journey back to God and find a church. She was later saved by Christ and continues to grow in her faith and love for the Lord.

She is a wonderful mother and grandmother, and Tom's earthly best friend.. She is a talented and accomplished quilter and cook! She loves spending time with her grandkids and teach them how to cook and bake.