Spiritual Direction

What is Spiritual Direction?

Overview

The Christian life often consists of times of spiritual uncertainty—situations in which we are unsure of God’s will, confused about what God is doing in our circumstances, or generally dry in our relationship with God. Spiritual Direction provides a safe place to explore your questions and concerns about your life with God.

A Christian Spiritual Director is a trained listener who will accompany you as you share about your spiritual journey, helping you to notice God’s presence and activity along the way, as well as your personal reactions and responses. Hospitable, confidential, and grounded in biblical truth, Spiritual Direction is a ministry that helps you grow in prayer and live into your calling as a follower of Christ.

Whether you would like to have a Spiritual Director during a specific season of your life or you would like engage with one as a regular part of your spiritual practices, spiritual direction is beneficial in many ways.

It can connect you in relationship with:

Someone with a perspective outside of your normal circles.
Someone who reminds you of basic truths – God’s love, care, and constancy through all of life’s circumstances.
Someone to stay awake with you on the road when you are spiritually weary.
Someone who keeps the faith when yours feels weak.
Someone to lift you before God while you struggle with issues that aren’t solved quickly or easily.
Someone to celebrate God’s work of transformation with you and for you.
Someone who values and loves you in Christ and enjoys giving you that gift in Jesus’ name.

What to Expect:

Sessions can take place in person, by phone, or through zoom — whatever works best for you.
Most sessions last an hour and take place once a month. (During retreats, sessions are usually 35–45 minutes.)
Each Spiritual Director sets their own fee, if any. Retreat sessions are offered at no cost.
Conversations are completely confidential. Your director’s role is to listen deeply and ask thoughtful questions that help you notice where God may be at work in your life.

Spiritual Director Information

Below is a list of current Spiritual Directors that have been vetted and approved by SOULWELL. Please feel free to reach out to them directly.
Typical sessions run 1 hour in length.

Taylor Belt

Spiritual Director

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Email: tbelt3@gmail.com

Phone: (832) 808-4448

Location: Huntsville, TX

Level: 2nd Year Trainee

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Linda Madeksho

Spiritual Director

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Email: lindamadeksho@gmail.com

Phone: (713) 614-7703

Location: Cypress, TX

Level: Certified by SW

Cathleen McCown

Spiritual Director

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Email: cathleen.mccown@me.com

Phone: (214) 477-6144

Location: Dallas, TX

Level: 1st Year Trainee

Paul McCown

Spiritual Director

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Email: paulmccown67@gmail.com

Phone: (214) 289-8865

Location: Dallas, TX

Level: 1st Year Trainee

As a Spiritual Director, Paul walks alongside men who desire a deeper, more honest relationship with God. He offers a quiet, prayerful space where men can slow down, speak honestly, and grow in deeper intimacy with Jesus. Drawing from his own journey of surrender, including a double lung transplant that reshaped his understanding of grace and dependence, Paul creates space for attentive listening, thoughtful reflection, and spiritual growth. He is especially passionate about helping men slow down, examine their story, and recognize God’s invitation to deeper freedom and intimacy.