The American pastor who was kidnapped during a prayer service at gunpoint in South Africa has been rescued. Missionary Josh Sullivan of Tennessee was rescued Tuesday during a multi-disciplinary law enforcement operation at a home in the province of Eastern Cape. Although three kidnappers were killed, Sullivan was rescued unharmed.
“As officers approached the house, they observed a vehicle on the premises,” a police statement said. “The suspects inside the vehicle, upon seeing law enforcement, allegedly attempted to flee and opened fire on the team.”
The officers returned fire, fatally wounding three suspects. Sullivan was found inside the same vehicle.
“Miraculously unharmed, he was immediately assessed by medical personnel and is currently in an excellent condition,” the statement said.
Sullivan’s home church is Fellowship Baptist in Maryville, Tenn. The 45-year-old missionary was kidnapped at gunpoint last week by a group of men who then stole his truck and drove away.
“We’re overjoyed to share that Missionary Josh Sullivan has been safely rescued. After days of uncertainty and fervent prayer, we rejoice in the faithfulness and protection of our great…
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