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An American pastor was abducted at gunpoint in South Africa while preaching a sermon

  • An American pastor, Josh Sullivan, was abducted by armed men during a sermon at the Fellowship Baptist church in South Africa on April 10, according to local police.
  • Three abductors were killed during a rescue operation on April 15, with Sullivan found unharmed and in good health.
  • Kidnapping incidents in South Africa have increased by 264% over the past decade, highlighting the prevalence of such crimes.
  • Sullivan was taken from the church while preaching and was later reunited with his family.
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An American pastor who was kidnapped by gunmen during a church service in South Africa last week has been rescued after a "high-intensity gunfight" that left three people dead, according to...

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IOL broke the news in South Africa on Friday, April 11, 2025.
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