A book trailer for “TRASHED or TREASURED?: A Short, Practical Theology of Aging” by Dr. Glenn Havumaki is now available
A book trailer for Dr. Glenn Havumaki’s “TRASHED or TREASURED?: A Short, Practical Theology of Aging” has been released. This video trailer presents a glimpse of the world of the characters present in the story. Readers will love the way the novel written by the author comes to life as presented by this book trailer.
“TRASHED or TREASURED?: A Short, Practical Theology of Aging” by Dr. Glenn Havumaki was among the books displayed by Author Reputation Press during the Frankfurt Book Fair 2023 in Frankfurt, Germany, on October 18–22, 2023. The Frankfurter Buchmesse, reportedly known as the world’s largest trade fair for books, opened its doors to participants around the globe celebrating books and their authors. The massive book fair also celebrated its 75th anniversary.
It is the best platform for publishers and authors to engage with international audiences and share stories. This year, over 105,000 trade visitors from 130 countries and 110,000 audiences participated in this big event. It attracted more visitors compared to last year when there were 93,000 trade visitors and 87,000 audiences. Over 2,600 activities were covered by more than 7,000 media professionals during the five days of the exhibition.
Recently, the Spanish Edition of “Trashed or Treasured?: A Short, Practical Theology of Aging” (Atesorado o Rechazado? Una guía corta y práctica sobre la Teología de la Vejez) by Dr. Glenn Bryant Havumaki has been published. The book is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and the ARPress website.
Dr. Glenn Havumaki has been ministering to older adults since 1976. For 35 years, he served as Director of Christian Ministries and Lead Chaplain at The Elim Park Baptist Home in Cheshire, CT. Since his retirement in 2014, he has served as a Certified Ministry Partner with the Christian Grandparenting Network (christiangrandparenting.com). He is married to Sandra, the father of three adult married children, and Papa has eight grandchildren.
In March of 2004, he completed the requirements for a Doctor of Ministry degree and wrote a thesis on the Faith Development of Older Adults Living in a Continuing Care Retirement Community. He recognized the ministry of Elim Park as an extension of the local church and therefore was involved in writing articles, leading workshops, and trying to find avenues to challenge the church and its leaders—especially the evangelical church—to a deeper involvement with adults fifty years of age and older in their congregations and in their communities.
Since 1984, he has participated in a local Christian radio station program called Bread of Life Devotions, sharing a week of devotions during National Nursing Home Week to remind families and the church to not forget “homebound” and nursing home residents so that they do not experience separation anxiety and a lack of spiritual care.
The author’s hope is that this book will challenge the reader to find a biblical basis for ministry that will prepare people to live out their older adult years purposefully. Older adults need to be prepared to cross over the bridge of eternal significance with the confidence that eternal life will be theirs as they enter into the presence of God with Jesus Christ.
There are other books about ministering to older adults that do contain some theological basis for ministry, and at least one that presents an excellent theology on aging from an evangelical viewpoint but is rather lengthy. The author’s purpose is to put this short, practical theology on aging into the hands of the family, seminary student, counselor, busy pastor, or leader of the older adult ministry in the local church, and to challenge adults to find purpose in their older years. It can be read in a brief time to help give a biblical basis and perspective for ministry with this growing segment of our population.
“TRASHED or TREASURED?: A Short, Practical Theology of Aging” by Dr. Glenn Havumaki poses that assistance should be provided to help the older adult find purpose and a way to serve God until the last breath. This emphasizes that men and women in their old age should not be rejected but rather reconnected, cared for, and celebrated.
Watch the video trailer below: