Being There by Dave Furman | Support for Caregivers and Christian Encouragers (Paperback) by Dave Furman

When someone you love is suffering, how do you help without hurting?

In Being There, pastor and author Dave Furman draws from personal experience to equip Christians to care for friends, family, or church members going through pain, illness, or grief. Whether you're walking with someone through chronic illness, depression, bereavement, or crisis, this book is filled with practical wisdom and gospel hope.

Written with warmth and honesty, Furman shares about helping others in tough seasons—not with clichés, but with Christlike compassion. Each chapter brings readers back to the sufficiency of Jesus and the call to love others faithfully.

This book reminds us that showing up—and being rooted in grace—is often the most meaningful thing we can do.

Originally published by Crossway, this new edition features additional discussion questions.

Ideal for:

Friends and family of those suffering
Pastors and ministry leaders
Small group leaders
Anyone eager to be a faithful encourager

Title

Being There
Author(s)

Dave Furman
ISBN

9781783974290
Format

Paperback
Publisher

Evangelical Press
Audience

Adults
Pages

160
Published

02/10/2023

Dave Furman

Dave Furman (ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary) serves as the senior pastor of Redeemer Church of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The church currently has more than 60 different nationalities gathering weekly from all around the world. In 2006 he developed a nerve disorder in both of his arms that renders both of them nearly disabled. He and his wife, Gloria, have four children.

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"For many years Dave Furman has faithfully modeled being there for others while he himself has benefited from those who have been there for him. This gives him a unique perspective and wisdom in crafting a book about helping the hurting. I highly recommend it."

- Tim Challies, blogger, challies.com

"This is full of pastoral wisdom, profound theology, and deeply personal experience. It is a beautiful book with a beautiful message."

- Sam Allberry, Associate Pastor, Immanuel Nashville; Canon Theologian, Anglican Church of North America

"Writing from the vantage point of one who daily struggles with pain, Dave gives authoritative counsel to those eager to learn the art of being present and the skill of giving practical care."

- JR Vassar, Lead Pastor, Church at the Cross, Grapevine, Texas; author, Glory Hunger

"This is not a book that offers easy solutions, but instead brings Bible-centered counsel to bear on the dark moments of life."

- Mez McConnell, pastor, founder of 20schemes

"Too often, books are written for the hurting, and the person left out is the friend or family member who is helping the hurting. That’s why Dave Furman’s Being There will be an invaluable resource."

- Deepak Reju, Associate Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC; President, Board of Directors, Biblical Counseling Coalition

"Pastors: you will love chapter 8. It will supply your church with invaluable guidelines for helping others. The rest of us: we will be better friends to those who suffer when we meditate on Dave’s wise counsel."

- Ed Welch, counselor and faculty, The Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation

"Filled with insight that only someone who has walked this road can provide."

- Nancy Guthrie, author and conference speaker

"I intend to give Being There to the many people who are daily there for me, a quadriplegic—it’s a must read for any believer who desires to follow Jesus in a life of service to others."

- Joni Eareckson Tada, founder and CEO, Joni and Friends International Disability Center