They're either exaggerated or understated. When you look at the caricature, the viewer should be chuckling. It's all part of his ministry. The priest at Church of the Ascension carves out characters that reflect the serious and silly aspects of ministerial life. The therapist sees his craft not only as therapeutic but also as a way to share his message of faith.
Many therapists use humor to treat their clients or their families.
Humor is healing. When H.D. Grover, a member of the Church of Ascension, thinks about the carving Setzer made of him, he laughs immediately. It made me laugh, and it also made me feel better, too. When I saw it, I saw immediately what it was about. Grover said Setzer's carving captures him perfectly.