A Quest for Purpose

Name: A Quest for Purpose
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ISBN: 9781632969606

From Illinois to Congo, Cambodia and Beyond

Ruth Keidel Clemens

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Lucid Books
05 May 2026

Autobiography: religious & spiritual; Memoirs; Christian life & practice; Personal Christian testimony & inspirational works

Drawing on her parents' missionary calling in Congo and her own experiences as a ""missionary kid,"" A Quest for Purpose invites readers to reflect on the pivotal moments that shape our lives. Ruth's stories embrace both the joys and challenges of growing up in Congo, revealing how those early experiences fostered a lifelong passion for international service and meaningful community engagement. Through her journey, readers are encouraged to find purpose and fulfillment-no matter where life leads.

By: Ruth Keidel Clemens
Imprint: Lucid Books
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 177g
ISBN: 9781632969606
ISBN 10: 1632969602
Pages: 146
Publication Date: 05 May 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ruth Keidel Clemens grew up in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where her parents served as Mennonite missionaries. She went on to serve with Mennonite Central Committee for 27 years in Congo, Cambodia, and the United States, holding a variety of leadership roles.In 2020, Ruth created a website for young adults looking for practical tools to find their calling in life, at https: //callingtools.net/. And in 2024, she published African Fables, Book III, a collection of stories her mother gathered from Congolese friends.Ruth holds a B.S. in Music and Psychology from Indiana University (1978), an M.A. in Community Agency Counseling from Western Michigan University (1985), and an M.A. in Management from the College of Notre Dame in Maryland (1998).She and her husband are active members of North Baltimore Mennonite Church, where Ruth plays piano and manages a house for asylum seekers. They live in Baltimore, Maryland, and have four adult children.