Justin Taylor interviews John Ensor, Director of Heartbeat International, about his new initiative to “open 3-5 ultrasound-equipped, medically licensed, fully staffed, Christian-based pregnancy centers.”

I couldn’t read Pastor Ensor’s mission without donating. I highly recommend seeing if this interview has the same effect on you.

Among the more trenchant quotes:

"Pregnancy Centers are the Christian community’s most visible expression of their rejection of the shedding of innocent blood in their midst."

"…abortion is now firmly consolidated into our cities and disproportionately aimed at minorities. 94% of abortion facilities are now in urban neighborhoods. This is 'de facto' racism. Nationally, Black women make up 12% of the female population but account for 36% of abortions. Latino women make up 13%, but account for another 20% of all abortions."

"When the Black and Latino pastors of our nation stigmatize abortion for what it is, the diminution of human dignity and a direct assault against the integrity of God as Creator, the abolition of abortion is in sight."

"The data suggests that about 75% of women who receive an ultrasound exam and a consultation with a medical professional during the critical weeks that they are considering abortion, will never have one."

"In the outworking providence of God’s life-changing grace, this crisis is the pivotal point in coming to trust in Christ for the forgiveness of sins and for daily bread."

"Just ask yourself where the push is on to open contracepting, abortion-referral offices in schools. Disproportionately they are set up for the 'poor' as if there is a condom for the heart and child-killing is a God-honoring solution to poverty."

"…not wanting to get involved is the sure sign that we should. God sees our intentional ignorance and avoidance and reminds us that faith, which boasts, 'God is safeguarding my life' can risk and act courageously to defend the innocent when it is dangerous or unpopular to do so. If not, it is a puny faith."