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How to Be a Better Friend: The Ministry of Presence
Have you ever gotten that call or text—the one that says, “My mom died” or “He left me”—and suddenly you’re frozen, unsure what to say or do? You care deeply, but you don’t want to make things worse.
In this episode of The Friendship Tour, we explore a powerful, often overlooked way to support your friends: The Ministry of Presence. Sometimes, the most meaningful thing you can do is simply be there, without trying to fix, solve, or perform.
Together, we discuss:
💛 What the Ministry of Presence is—and what it isn’t
🙏 Why “just being there” can be the best gift you offer
🧠 How to overcome the discomfort of silence or awkward moments
💬 Four practical ways to show up when a friend is hurting
🌱 How this reflects God’s love and design for community
This episode is for you if:
You’ve ever thought, “I just didn’t know what to say…”
You want to be a better support to friends who are grieving or struggling
You need a gentle reminder that love doesn’t always require words
🎧 Tune in for a heartfelt, practical conversation about friendship, presence, and showing up even when it’s hard.
📝 Challenge of the Week
Who in your life might need your presence? Not your answers, not your advice—just you.
Send the text. Make the call. Sit with them. Be there.
📬 Let’s Connect!
If this episode touched your heart, we’d love to hear from you. Leave a review, share with a friend, or join the conversation on Facebook or Instagram.
💛 Until next time—be a good friend.
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By Cecelia Curtis - Christian Friendship Coach
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How to Be a Better Friend: The Ministry of Presence
Have you ever gotten that call or text—the one that says, “My mom died” or “He left me”—and suddenly you’re frozen, unsure what to say or do? You care deeply, but you don’t want to make things worse.
In this episode of The Friendship Tour, we explore a powerful, often overlooked way to support your friends: The Ministry of Presence. Sometimes, the most meaningful thing you can do is simply be there, without trying to fix, solve, or perform.
Together, we discuss:
💛 What the Ministry of Presence is—and what it isn’t
🙏 Why “just being there” can be the best gift you offer
🧠 How to overcome the discomfort of silence or awkward moments
💬 Four practical ways to show up when a friend is hurting
🌱 How this reflects God’s love and design for community
This episode is for you if:
You’ve ever thought, “I just didn’t know what to say…”
You want to be a better support to friends who are grieving or struggling
You need a gentle reminder that love doesn’t always require words
🎧 Tune in for a heartfelt, practical conversation about friendship, presence, and showing up even when it’s hard.
📝 Challenge of the Week
Who in your life might need your presence? Not your answers, not your advice—just you.
Send the text. Make the call. Sit with them. Be there.
📬 Let’s Connect!
If this episode touched your heart, we’d love to hear from you. Leave a review, share with a friend, or join the conversation on Facebook or Instagram.
💛 Until next time—be a good friend.
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