Mr. Desir, to me, is a great counselor. He's easy to talk to and he makes me feel comfortable sharing every bit of my problems. He's very understanding and non-judgmental. He helps me to really understand who I am and my purpose on earth. He encourages me to fulfill my dreams and aspirations. He's a great confidant. In my situation, I had some business ideas but didn't know how to implement them; this was really stressing me out but he helped me with great advice and ideas. After the counsel, things are much, much better. Thank you Mr. Desir. I really appreciate your support and counsel.
Charlotte O.
I would like to say to those interested in listening, just how much meeting Finbar Desir has changed my life. I found God again and gave my life to Christ a long time ago, but I allowed God to fade not completely out of my life but into the background. I began to backslide, and struggle. I was at a very frustrating point in my life, trying to clean up, trying to do better, but just going around in circles. It was then I met Finbar. Since that day almost 4 years ago, Finbar has encouraged me to reunite with God, and if it wasn't for God sending him to me I would surely be hell-bound or dead. Finbar, I would like to thank you for reintroducing me to my Savior and King and I am forever in your debt. For if I call you, you answer, if I need to see you, you're there, a one-of-a-kind-man indeed. I thank you for your kindness, honesty, and wisdom in my life. I thank God for you, Good-Sir, peace be with you and God bless you really, really good!!!
David H.
In my five years of knowing Finbar Desir, I can say with so much confidence and not one iota of doubt that Finbar is an individual with a huge heart for people irrespective of one's colour, race or religion. His affable, reliable and spirited personality is evident in his relationships. Finbar combines sympathy, empathy, sound judgement, gracious words and firm truths in his counselling approach, leaving you in a much better disposition than before. This is indeed a man of great experience, stature and wisdom.
Ernest D.
Hello, my name is Jenny and I have known Finbar Desir since 2012, through my church. I got connected to him and his wife, Leona Desir, just a few days after we met and I discovered that the success of my marriage, personal life, and family was linked to this wonderful couple.
As I began to relate with them, I realized that God has directed me and my family to them. My whole family has been blessed tremendously by them. Several times I went to Finbar and Leona in times of trouble with my teenage son and my marriage; they comforted and counseled me with the word of God and prayer, and the Holy Spirit takes over. The thing about their sessions is that you never leave the same way you arrive.
The kind of love that you receive from them is the kind that God gives, without condemnation or making me feel I am wrong when I lay my issues down. We will forever come back to Finbar and Leona with gratitude.
Jenny & Jude O.
My counselling sessions with Finbar have inspired me in many ways and helped me to gain a new perspective on some of life's issues, especially on relationships. I was having a particularly difficult time relating with one of my friends, but through his counselling, I came to see some of the things I was doing wrong, and I was able to begin the process of forgiving and healing. He has also helped me to understand the Bible better. During some of our sessions, we discuss God's word, and he helps me to gain new insight and revelation into what the Bible really teaches. These sessions when we discuss God's word are some of my best. I look forward to every counseling session that I have with Finbar because I walk away from them with something new each time.
Nnenna N.
Finbar is a great listener. He never trivializes my story or challenges. He chooses to look at my strengths rather than my weaknesses. He never judges my choices, rather he guides me so that I can make better decisions. He counsels with the fear of God, putting away his personal biases and allowing himself to be led by God. He always finds time in his schedule to talk to me and encourage me.
Every minute I have spent receiving counsel from Finbar Desir has been worth it. There is no doubt he counsels with love and compassion and he is committed and very dedicated to seeing growth in those he counsels. I would say he is a Godsend to the world!
Princess H.
I always look forward to sessions with Finbar. He asks just the right questions, and I strongly feel that the advice he gives comes from the Holy Spirit. His explanations and recommendations have helped me a lot in navigating through my life challenges. I strongly recommend him as a spiritual advisor, teacher, motivator and guardian.
- Oboma L.
I thank God for Pastor Finbar – a running joke we share is that I have insisted on calling him Pastor Finbar since we met, even though he doesn’t refer to himself that way, because it just feels right.
I feel very blessed to have met Pastor Finbar about a decade ago. We are thankful that he graciously said “yes” to helping us keep our marriage covered in prayer, encouraging us in our vows, and even attending our wedding as a veil sponsor/godparent. I worked with Pastor Finbar and his wonderful wife Leona on a faith project in 2008, and I felt that I could fellowship with him for hours. Through the grace of God, he is always so uplifting. He helped me strengthen my faith, guided me in the Word, and encouraged me in ways I don’t think he even realized. I feel that I can be open with him and not be judged or criticized.
I most admire Pastor Finbar’s faithfulness in prayer every morning; I felt comfort just knowing that he carries me in prayer like a diligent soldier in God’s army. I feel like he genuinely cares about me in a holistic way, beyond the ministry God has called me to. He shows great concern and empathy for my relationships with others, with God, and with myself.
A scripture that comes to mind when I think about Pastor Finbar is 1 Corinthians 13:7; "Love bears up under anything and everything that comes, is ever ready to believe the best of every person, its hopes are fadeless under all circumstances, and it endures everything [without weakening]." Simply put, I always felt like Pastor Finbar sincerely believed the best of me and what was being birthed in me - God's visions and plans but His character also.
I definitely believe Pastor Finbar will continue to do great work through the grace of God and the gifts bestowed upon him. My hope and prayer is that he will yatir* in his ministry for the glory of God, the benefit of many and to live his highest life according to the will and purposes of God, in Jesus name. Amen.
*"Yatir" is a Hebrew word meaning the most successful point or the highest point of success.
Jessica O.