From PhD to Purpose: The Unexpected Path
A Journey of Hope, Community, and Choosing to Go All In
- Christian Living
- Publisher: Resource Publications (Wipf and Stock)
- Published: 2025
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Publisher's Description
When achievement no longer satisfies, where do you turn? From PhD to Purpose is a faith-infused journey from crisis to calling. In this honest and transformative work, Hezron Ottey shares how his path--from military medic and A&E nurse to academic researcher and community leader--led him to a deeper understanding of purpose. This is not simply a memoir. It is a powerful reflection on how God uses seasons of doubt, waiting, and identity shifts to shape those called to lead, serve, and stand in the gap. Whether the reader is a Christian scholar, ministry leader, or simply someone in transition, From PhD to Purpose offers wisdom, clarity, and the invitation to lead a life of embodied purpose.
Endorsements (3)
“‘Legacy is lived, not left.’ ‘Influence happens in unseen moments.’ ‘Sometimes silence is making room for clarity.’ These are a small sampling of the numerous gems found throughout this inspiring and practical book. Although the twenty-one-day challenge provides helpful, do-able exercises, it is the prompts for reflection after each chapter that I found particularly spiritually instructive. Thank you, Dr. Ottey, for sharing your story with vulnerability and compassion.”
“In this thought-provoking book, Hezron’s faith shines through in the story of how he discovered his ‘true purpose’ lay in an unexpected direction. It is full of practical wisdom that will be of value to anyone who wonders if they have missed their way, and who is looking for practical tips on how to find it again.”
“Every once in a while, we pick up a book and are amazed that within the pages are words and stories that challenge what our understanding of life is all about. Dr. Ottey undertook this journey not realizing that by incorporating some of his real-life experiences he would tap into a real journey of faith, challenge, and resilience. He turned this book into a wonderful exposition of how we can reach our mountain top through faith. It shows how faith in God led him to conquer the greatest mountain his own life.”
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