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.

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.
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​Board Members

Kelly Burnett, Founder & President 
founder@soulwellministries.com
SWJ Women’s Pilot Team, SWJ Volunteer, Bible Study Small Group Leader
Member of West Houston Church of Christ, Houston, TX

Debbie D'Ambrosio, 1st 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

Linda Madeksho, 2nd Vice President/Treasurer 
treasurer@soulwellministries.com
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

Michelle Leonard, Secretary
correspondence@soulwellministries.com
SWJ Women’s 2019, SWJ Leadership Team & Volunteer, Math Interventionist CFISD,
Member of West Houston Church of Christ, Houston, TX

Chris Nooney
SWJ Men's 20/21, SWJ Team Volunteer
Senior Vice President Residential Lending (CMPS)
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Amy Lippincott
SWJ Women’s 2022, SWJ Team Volunteer
Realtor/Team Lead Lippincott Team Realtors

Paul McCown 
SWJ Men’s Pilot Team, SWJ Team Volunteer
Vice President JP Morgan Chase, Member of Watermark Community Church, Dallas, TX

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​Advisory Board Members

Sheila Birmingham
SWJ Women’s Pilot Team
Co-Owner &  Accountant Alliance Graphics, Member of 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
Art Teacher Cypress Ranch High School, Ministry Partner to pastor and her spouse, Brian Offutt,
​Member of West Houston Church of Christ, Houston , TX

Communications Director

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

Marketing Director

Megan Ray
story@soulwellministries.com
SWJ Women’s 2019, SWJ Leadership Team & Volunteer, , Principal & Environmental Division Manager Ninyo & Moore, 
​Member of West Houston Church of Christ, Houston, TX