I became a part of YaQar Ministries at the age of 14.  Since then I have truly seen growth and maturation in myself and a spiritual and physical level.  Coming from the former ministry that I attended, I was never really interested in what was being taught, and going to "church" was more of  a fashion show than anything else.  After going to YaQar Ministries I noticed myself being more and more interested and excited about the word  of G-D, and began studying and reading and praying more myself.  I could tell that dr. YaQar was a true woman of G-D, and I could feel the power, and anointing that was in her life.

Her youngest son George and I became very close friends, and began calling each other brothers and hanging out all th time, so I spent a lot of time in her home.  Often times, minsters speak one thing, but tend to a live another.  Being able to spend time with her, and her family allowed me to see that she was totally sold out to the Lord, and seeing this made my passion only grow stronger.  She is a woman who truly hears Holy Spirit, and it shows in her everyday life and actions.

Before going to college I didn't understand as well as I do now the impact that she has had on my life.  I know that I am continuously in her prayers, and that seeing the walk of faith she has taken has pushed me to trust in the Lord despite what may happen.  She is someone that I love dearly and she has taught me so much.  Now that I am in college, and not able to attend worship every Sabbath, I can see all the teachings and ministering I received before I left paying off.  I have a stronger walk with G-D, and I understand a lot more than I did years ago.  There has been many instances when I talk to my family members on the phone about something the Lord was sharing with me, and it is the same thing that was shared with them in one of Dr. YaQar's teaching.  This lets me know that I found the place where I belong, and I am proud to have Dr. YaQar as my spiritual leader.

Darrius Hardrick