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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Pastor Trey Majure 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. 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.

Her 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. 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 has recently returned to Campbell University Divinity School to pursue her Doctor of Ministry Degree. She 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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A native of Goldsboro, Stephen Gourley holds the Master of Music and Bachelor of Music degrees from the University of North Texas and the North Carolina School of the Arts respectively. He has studied organ and harpsichord with Jesse Eschbach, Jack Mitchener, Erica Johnson, Christoph Hammer; church music with Mark Scott, and piano with Dianne Finan. During his undergraduate studies, he frequently performed recitals on the historic 1800 David Tannenburg organ, housed at the Old Salem Visitor’s Center in Winston-Salem. While at North Texas, Stephen was awarded a teaching assistantship in the choral department and acted as accompanist for the chamber and concert choirs. In 2009, Stephen served as continuo player for the North American premiere of Giovanni Felice Sances’ Missa Sancta Maria Magdalena with the UNT Baroque Orchestra and Collegium Singers. He was named the Outstanding Graduate Student in Organ for the 2010-2011 academic 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 and accompanies the Chapel Choir, conducts the Handchime Choir, and oversees the children’s music program. Under his direction, the Chapel Choir has greatly expanded its profile, performing for community events in and around Moore County. In 2014, Stephen founded The Village Chapel Music Series, which aims to offer musical presentations of the highest artistic quality featuring local musicians as well as musicians from around the country.

Stephen has served as both Accompanist and President of the Board of Directors for the Moore County Choral Society, an 80-voice chorus currently in its 45^th year of existence. In July 2020 Stephen has also served for two years as a counselor with Camp SAY, a summer camp for young people who stutter. He has served churches in the Episcopal, Presbyterian, Methodist, and Lutheran traditions in North Carolina and Texas.

Stephen is equally at home as a solo artist, collaborator, accompanist, and conductor, with musical interests ranging from church music to musical theatre. His choral compositions are published by Renforth Music.