Missionaries Push Against the Culture of Death With the Gospel of Life

Abortion isn’t just a US issue–it’s a global one. That’s why this week we’re talking to John Ensor, author and pastor about how missionaries can push against the culture of death through the gospel of life.

As president of PassionLife, John trains Christian leaders in biblical bioethics and pregnancy crisis intervention in countries where the rate of abortion is highest. He is also the author of Innocent Blood: Challenging the Powers of Death with the Gospel of Life and lives in Roswell, GA.

Early Life and Education

As an ordained Evangelical pastor, John Ensor has led the pro-life movement for over 30 years. He has also trained Christian leaders in biblical bioethics and pregnancy crisis intervention in countries ravaged by abortion.

His passion for life has inspired him to invest in education, both his own and the students he mentors. He strives to help his students build a robust faith that can stand the test of time.

Born near Johnson City, Tennessee, Dr. Ensor was a pioneer of both Washington and Carter counties. He was well-known for his uprightness and he established a large practice at Bristol.

Professional Career

john ensor is an ordained Evangelical pastor, author, and colaborer who leads in the pro-life movement. He is president of PassionLife, an international nonprofit that trains Christian leaders in biblical bioethics and pregnancy crisis intervention in countries where abortion is the order of the day.

He is also a full-time lecturer in marketing at Napier University Business School, Edinburgh. He holds an MBA from Cranfield Business School and is a fellow of the Institute of Marketing. He is the author of numerous scholarly articles and a popular textbook, which was named as one of the best in its category by a panel of academics and industry experts. He and his wife live in Roswell, Georgia with their three children. They are avid readers and travel enthusiasts.

Achievements and Honors

As the former executive director of the Voice of America, he oversaw a flurry of activity including the creation of a daily Russian language TV show and a partnership with the BBC to fight Ebola in West Africa. His tenure at VOA was also marked by a couple of high-profile security breaches and one of the biggest budgetary shortfalls in the organization’s history.

Ensor was a decorated Air Force pilot who flew the RC-135 and T-38, among other aircraft. He was also the recipient of several awards and accolades, including a trip to the White House for his achievements in combat aviation. He was a true blue alumnus of Loyola College and the University of Maryland, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science. He also completed The General Manager Program at Harvard Business School and an executive marketing strategy program at UCLA.

Personal Life

John Ensor is an ordained evangelical pastor and the president of PassionLife, which trains prolife leaders in biblical bioethics and pregnancy crisis intervention in countries where the plague of abortion, infanticide and gendercide is most intense. He is the author of Innocent Blood: Challenging the Powers of Death with the Gospel of Life and lives in Roswell, Georgia.

He is also the author of Pregnancy Crisis Intervention: What to Do and Say When It Matters Most. In this 37-minute conversation, he shares what he’s learned about helping people navigate unplanned pregnancies, especially when they are facing an abortion.

His earliest paintings were Realist and Impressionist, but in the mid-1880s he began to produce idiosyncratic works of art, adopting subjects associated with Northern Renaissance and Baroque artists such as Bosch, Bruegel, Rembrandt, and Rubens. One of his most famous paintings, Christ’s Entry into Brussels, depicts a huge crowd of masked figures. It is often interpreted as a satire on the art world and on Belgian social reformers.

Net Worth

john ensor was an industrial designer and painter who had a net worth of $2 million. He was born in Cardiff, Wales and studied art in Italy before settling in Canada. His works are in the collections of many museums and galleries around the world. He was a member of the Royal Academy and the New English Art Club. His work is also featured in the Imperial War Museum. In his spare time, he painted landscapes and still lifes. He died in Saanich, British Columbia on 18 January 1995. His artwork has been offered for sale at auction numerous times, with a record price of 754 USD being realized for Summer’s Store sold in 2020.