Staff


Alex Shipman (Pastor)

Alex began shepherding The Village Church in 2007. Before that he was Mercy Ministry Intern at Decatur Presbyterian Church, Outreach Coordinator at Redeemer Presbyterian Church, and Mercy Intern at Christ Central Church. He has a Master of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte North Carolina.

Originally from Georgia, Alex has become increasingly attached to the great state of Alabama. He enjoys his time here, along with his wife, Wyketa, and two wonderful children.

Outside of his ministry at The Village Church and spending time with his family, Alex enjoys cooking, reading, yard work, photography, and—like all true southerners—watching a good game of football.


Lyle Lee (Director of Children & Youth Ministry)

Lyle was born in Austin, TX.  He has two younger siblings, Tiara and Travis.  He earned his Bachelor of Arts in in Sociology from Jackson State University in May 2011. Lyle was raised in Ludlow, MS by his mother, Rose Lee, where at the age of five he accepted the call from the Lord to minister to His people in the pulpit. He greatly enjoys preaching the gospel to congregations, mentoring and teaching peers and younger children, and anything else that helps the advancement of the Kingdom. Lyle has volunteer experience which includes the following: Habitat for Humanity worker, Upward Basketball (Memphis League) coach, T.A.L.K.S. (Teaching a little knowledge systematically) mentorship by Dr. John Perkins, Stewpot, Camp Pioneer volunteer worker and tutor, and many hours of volunteering time for efforts to help relieve people of unfortunate circumstances.

Tamara Bodie (Worship Leader)


Cynthia Mann (Administrator)

Cynthia handles the administrative tasks of The Village Church.  She is a native of North Alabama, graduated from Auburn University and worships at Southwood Presbyterian Church.  When not working, Cynthia enjoys spending time reading, cooking, gardening and being with family and friends.  Cynthia has three children and three grandsons.