CODE OF ETHICS

Biblical-Ethical Foundations of my Code of Ethics as a Christian and Pastoral Counselor:

1. Jesus Christ – and His revelation in the Old and New Testaments of the Bible – is the pre-eminent model for Christian counseling practice, ethics, and care giving activities.

2. Christian counseling maintains a committed, intimate and dedicated relationship with the world-wide church, and individual counselors with a local body of believers.

3. Christian counseling at its best, is a Spirit-led process of change and growth, geared to help others mature in Christ by the skillful synthesis of counselor-assisted spiritual, psycho-social, familial, and environmental interventions.

4. Christian counselors are dedicated to Jesus Christ as their “first-love”; to excellence in client service, and to ethical integrity in practice, and to respect for everyone encountered.

5. Christian counselors accord the highest regard to the Biblical revelation regarding the defense of human life, the dignity of human personhood, and the sanctity of marriage and family life.

6. The Biblical and constitutional rights to Religious Freedom, Free Speech, and Free association protects Christian counselor public identity, and explicit incorporation of spiritual practices into all forms of counseling and intervention.

7. Christian counselors are mindful of their representation of Christ and His church and are dedicated to honor their commitments and obligations in all social and professional relationships.