Rev. Dr. Ashley Neil Smith
Senior Pastor

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Ashley is a native of eastern North Carolina, growing up in New Bern. After graduating from Campbell University with a B.S. in Psychology (1995), Ashley studied at Oxford University as a graduate exchange student, “reading law” at Oriel College. Later, while serving special needs children and adults as a case manager, Ashley received a call from Christ to preach and teach the Gospel. Understanding a call to Christian ministry includes a call to prepare, he earned a Master of Divinity from Campbell University Divinity School (2007) and a Doctor of Ministry from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (2010). In 2018, Ashley earned a Master of Theology (Practical Theology), from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary’s Center for Urban Ministries Education in Boston, MA, graduating Summa Cum Laude.

Ashley met his wife Vickie while both were undergraduates at Campbell University. They married in May of 2000, and have four lovely daughters: Abigail, Sarah, Hannah, and Landen. Vickie is a native of Durham, N.C.  and earned a M.Div. from Campbell University Divinity School and is currently enrolled in the Doctor of Ministry program at Campbell University Divinity School. Vickie serves’ The Village Chapel as the Minister of Children and Youth.

Ashley served on the Advisory Council for the World Religions and Global Cultures Center at Campbell University Divinity School, the Board of Trustees of Sandhills Classical Christian School, the Board of Friend to Friend, and a teacher of Bible and Humanities at All Saints Christian Academy.

Ashley’s interests include cycling, scuba diving, boating, Christian history and Biblical theology.

Rev. Dorn R. Majure, III, “Trey”
Associate Pastor

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Trey received his B.A. in Preaching and Pastoral Theology from the Baptist College of Florida, and a Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.  He served as an officer in the Army and was an associate pastor at First Baptist Church of Vass, NC for four years, and also served as senior pastor of Cypress Springs Presbyterian Church in Cameron, NC. Currently he is pursuing a Doctorate of Ministry degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in the areas of church revitalization and preaching.

Trey’s ministry philosophy is based on John 8, “The story of the woman caught in adultery can easily be applied to the life of every Christian. All of us have failed, all of us are broken in some way, and the world is filled with those ready and willing to condemn us. In this passage there are several phrases that explode from the page, “Neither do I condemn you” and, “Go and sin no more.” There is a balance there that is very difficult to achieve, both showing grace and kindness while also speaking truth.”

Trey was born and raised in Mobile, AL where both his father and grandfather were ministers.  He was brought up in Airport Blvd. Baptist Church where his mother is still the pianist, and his sister is the minister of music.  He and his wife Katie have three children:  Levi, Kinsey, and Benjamin. As a family they enjoy hiking and spending time at the beach.  Trey is a die-hard University of Alabama football fan, enjoys playing sports, especially those with a racquet, and his way to unwind in the evening is with a good book.

Rev. Dr. Vickie Smith
Minister of Children and Youth

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Vickie Carson Smith is a native of Durham, North Carolina. She graduated from Campbell University with a B.A. in Graphic Design. Vickie met her husband Ashley during their undergraduate years at Campbell University. After Ashley received a call into ministry, Vickie sensed a call to serve alongside her husband as well. Together they both serve The Village Chapel.

Vickie’s training in children and youth ministry began with raising their own four beautiful daughters: Abigail, Sarah, Hannah, and Landen. Along with being a mom, Vickie began serving as a volunteer at The Village Chapel, conducting the children’s sermon in the 9:30am Family Service and leading the Youth Group on Sunday nights. Realizing that further theological education would enhance her ministry, Vickie entered seminary at Campbell University Divinity School where she graduated in May of 2019 with a Master of Divinity Degree. While in seminary, Vickie was chosen to serve as a Student Scholar in the World Religions and Global Cultures Center, and was inducted into Theta Alpha Kappa, the National Honors Society for Religion and Theology.

Vickie graduated from Campbell University Divinity School with her Doctor of Ministry Degree in 2025. Her love for the history of The Village Chapel and interdenominational worship inspired her to pursue research on how the development of the Village of Pinehurst was instrumental in creating an independent interdenominational church known as The Village Chapel.

Vickie continues to serve the children and youth of The Village Chapel as a full-time employee and reports that Christ is doing wonderful things in the lives of the children and youth through Christian discipleship and fellowship. It is Vickie’s prayer that as the children and youth of The Village Chapel grow in the knowledge and love of Christ, they will continue to serve and follow Him in the years to come.

Stephen Gourley
Director of Music

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Stephen Gourley holds degrees from the University of North Texas (MM) and the North Carolina School of the Arts (BM). His principal teachers included Jesse Eschbach, Jack Mitchener, Erica Johnson, Christoph Hammer, and Dianne Finan.

At North Texas, Stephen served as accompanist for the Concert and Chamber Choirs and served as continuo player for the North American premiere of Giovanni Felice Sances’ Missa Sancta Maria Magdalena with the UNT Baroque Orchestra. He also held a teaching assistantship in the choral department. Stephen was named the Outstanding Graduate Student in Organ for the 2010-2011 school year.

Since March of 2014, Stephen has served as Director of Music at The Village Chapel, an interdenominational community of faith in Pinehurst, NC. He serves as organist for all worship services (totaling 180 services yearly), conducts the Chapel Choir and oversees all aspects of the music program. In 2014, Stephen founded The Village Chapel Music Series, a concert initiative dedicated to showcasing musical artists from Moore County and the surrounding areas. In recent years, he has overseen Community Collaboration Concerts, raising significant funds for local non-profit organizations through musical offerings.

Stephen has served the Moore County Choral Society in many capacities since 2014, including serving as president of the Board of Trustees from 2017-2020, and currently as Accompanist, maintaining an extensive partnership with their conductor, Anne Dorsey. In July 2022, he was Course Organist for the Royal School of Church Music Carolina Summer Choral Residency at Duke University, serving as organist for daily rehearsals and services with girl choristers and adults from around the United States. He has served churches in the Episcopal, Presbyterian, Methodist, and Lutheran traditions in North Carolina and Texas.

Since 2018, Stephen has had his life reshaped while working as a staff member for the Stuttering Association for the Young through their annual summer camp and year-round programming. In January 2023, he helped launch Camp SAY: Australia in Melbourne.

Stephen is in great demand as an accompanist, collaborator, and conductor. His choral compositions are published by Renforth Music.

Greg Wetzelberger

Support Minister

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Greg holds a B.S. in Health and Wellness from Purdue University Global and is currently pursuing his Master of Divinity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Prior to entering ministry, Greg served for over 20 years as a Pararescueman in the United States Air Force, deploying throughout the Middle East and Africa in support of combat and humanitarian missions.

Not long after enlisting, Greg met his wife Natalie in their hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. They were married in 2004 and are proud parents to Gatlin, Greyson, and Vayda. Much of their family time is spent on the soccer field, cheering from the sidelines or coaching from the bench.

After moving to the area, the family began attending The Village Chapel in 2012. Today, Greg serves as an Assistant Minister, where he helps lead our Youth Ministry, teaches various Bible studies, and regularly supports Sunday services through liturgy and preaching. Greg has a deep passion for pastoral care and biblical teaching, and he brings a spirit of humility, service, and encouragement to our church family.