Dr. Karl’s Core Values and Principles
Worship
Perceiving God accurately then responding appropriately thru Godly decision-making by putting God first in all I think, feel, and do
Praise
Acknowledging God’s glory, love, grace, sacrifice, and pursuit of us, especially when I was a sinner
Submission
Surrendering to God, His Word, His promises and principles even when I think I have a better way or when I don’t understand His way
Obedience
Living lives in compliance with God’s vision in all areas of my life
Humility
Not putting myself above or as more important than others
Love
Sacrificially loving others so I and they may become more like Christ and a bright light to others
Forgiveness
When wronged, extending the freedom of our forgiveness to others by not harboring unhealthy anger or needing to extract payment of some kind from my perpetrator
Stewardship
Caring for what God entrusted to me, not just material elements, but especially what is immaterial and eternal, including our mind and soul as well as the souls of others
Faith
Holding strong to and implementing His principles and truths even when we doubt or feel uncertain
Trust
Knowing and believing God is faithful to fulfill His promises and putting it into action
Communication
Communicating in ways that are open, honest, truthful, and God-honoring (includes both my motivations and and how I communicate it)
Collaboration
Humbly understanding my limits and being willing to use all God’s gifts (via various people) to advance His kingdom; also includes maintaining focus on God’s glory, not mine
Honesty
Valuing and communicating the truth, in a caring way, in all I do being accountable to God always, in all arenas of my life, and living each moment likewise
God’s Sovereignty
Knowing and believing God reigns over and is in charge of all events and circumstances
Confidentiality
Protecting people’s stories, respecting the privacy and sensitivity of issues shared and being a responsible steward of their information
Growth
Recognizing God’s mandate for growth via PsychoSpiritual skill acquisition and development in all areas of my life while relying on my relationship with my loving heavenly Father to empower and equip me for positive change
Trustworthy
Continually accumulate an ongoing track record of integrity, honesty, and character by stewarding well all that is given to me so that everyone knows and relies on me to always do what is God-honoring
Courage
Doing what’s right even though discomfort, adversity, or persecution might occur
Shepherd
I hate when Satan wins anything, so I will fight for and protect every sheep I am given charge over as if they are my own child, and not act as a hireling working just for a paycheck but then scatters at first sign of danger
Warrior
Attack every PsychoSpiritual obstacle and enemy with the power and truth of God’s word, modern psychiatric science, and Bible-honoring character