Who we are

SOULWELL Ministries is a 501(c)(3) non-profit parachurch spiritual formation ministry.  

VISION: To change the world by transforming legacies one soul at a time.

MISSION: SOULWELL Ministries is changing lives by inviting people to live in freedom through the transformational power of Christ.

Matthew 11:28-30 (MSG) “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”

Core Values

SOULWELL Ministries is Christ-centered in all its planning, organizing and services. Everything we do will be based on our core values:

LOVING – We recognize that a restorative journey can only be offered in an atmosphere that reflects the love of God. We do this through the way we serve and minister to others, building a loving community where all are welcome.

INSPIRING – By living authentic, transparent and Christ-centered lives, our hope is that we’ll inspire others to do the same by surrendering to God and allowing Him to bring out their true selves.

TRANSFORMING – Through the teaching of spiritual disciplines, we equip others to develop a transforming relationship with Christ. These include contemplative prayer practices and other spiritual exercises that allow us to continue to experience God in deeper ways.

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KELLY BURNETT

Founder & President

Kelly’s passion is to help people break free from strongholds and defeated living. Kelly knows true transformation is possible and is driven to see the peace and power of Christ empower every Christian. Personally, she has witnessed this possibility in her own life, after being set free from a legacy of lies, pain, worry, and lack of trust. After working in ministry both on church staff and other non-profit ministries, God called Kelly to create the SOULWELL Journey. SOULWELL Ministries was birthed out of Kelly's mission to lead others to discover the key to freedom is Jesus Christ. 

Kelly’s experience and training in para-church ministry span over 30 years, the most significant that brought transformation in her own life and helped form some of the foundation of SOULWELL Ministries include:

  • Opening to Grace, Asbury Seminary, Wilmore, Kentucky;

  • Certified in Spiritual Formation & Direction, Northern Seminary and Transforming Center, Wheaton, Illinois;

  • Certified Enneagram Life Coach and Instructor, iEnneagram, Motions of the Soul, Crossroads Church & Ministry, Marshall, Michigan;

  • Certified Enneagram Coaching and Leadership Intensive, Soul Care Institute and Crosspoint Ministries, Nashville Tennessee;

  • Certified Listen to My Life Facilitator, Spiritual Formation Training One Life Maps, Bartlett, Illinois

  • Level 1 & 2, and Immersed Cohort Inner Healing Prayer, Six One Ministries, Dallas, Texas;

  • Soul Care Conference Leadership Intensive Training, Dr. Rob Reimer, Brockton, Mass;

  • Enneagram Boot Camp Intensive training, Suzanne Stabile, Life in the Trinity Ministries, Dallas, TX.

  • Sacred Enneagram Intensive Workshop, Christopher Heuertz, Gravity Center of Contemplation Activism.

Kelly leads workshops and retreats of all types with the Enneagram in Marriage, Parenting, and relationships. A proven retreat leader and workshop facilitator, Kelly has been teaching Bible study and leading Christian retreats for over 20 years, She is available to speak at your event and loves to share about pursuing freedom and soul care. Kelly also leads workshops for businesses, churches, and non-profit leadership teams. She will work with you to customize a presentation that suits your group. Please contact her at founder@soulwellministries.com for more information.

Communications Director

Jennifer Hawes
Jennifer@soulwellministries.com
SWJ Women’s 2019, SWJ Leadership Team & Volunteer, Member West Houston Church Site Director Houston Swim Club

BOARD MEMBERS

Debbie D'Ambrosio, Vice President & Risk Management
SWJ Women’s Pilot Team, SWJ Volunteer, Bible Study Small Group Leader
Vice President Risk Management Burnett Staffing, Member of UMC, Richmond, TX

Courtney Goeke, Treasurer Courtney@soulwellministries.com
SWJ Women’s Pilot Team, SWJ Leadership Team & Volunteer, Bible Study Small Group Leader
Former Commercial Process Advisor Hess Corporation

Michelle Leonard, Secretary
SWJ Women’s 2019, SWJ Leadership Team & Volunteer, Member West Houston Church
Math Interventionist CFISD

Linda Madeksho
SWJ Women’s Pilot Team, SOULWELL Spiritual Director & SWJ Women’s Pastor, SWJ Leadership Team & Volunteer
Spiritual Director & Founder Enlighten Ministries, Member of the Vineyard Church, Houston, TX

Chris Nooney SWJ Men 20/21, SWJ Team Volunteer

Amy Lippincott SWJ Women’s 2022, SWJ Team Volunteer

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

Sheila Birmingham
SWJ Women’s Pilot Team
Co-Owner &  Accountant Alliance Graphics, member First Baptist Houston, TX

Rick Burnett
SWJ Men’s Pilot Team, SWJ Men’s Leadership Team & Volunteer, SOULWELL Bible Study Facilitator
VP Burnett Staffing & Child Advocates Board Member

Sue Burnett
President Burnett Staffing, Goodwill Industries Board Member, Inspire Women Advisory Board Member

Teresa Franklin
SWJ Women’s Pilot Team, SWJ Team Volunteer
Regency Counseling Associates LPC, Member of UMC Mansfield, TX

Melanie Offutt
SWJ Women’s Pilot Team, SWJ Soul Create Lead Facilitator & Team Volunteer
Ministry Partner to pastor and her spouse, Brian Offutt, West Houston Church, Art Teacher at Cypress Ranch High School, TX