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American Pastor Josh Sullivan Abducted During Church Service in South Africa

South African police, including specialized units, are intensifying efforts to locate Sullivan as a ransom demand adds urgency to the investigation.

A photo of Josh Sullivan preaching posted by pastor Tom Hatley.
Josh Sullivan was at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Motherwell Thursday night, preaching to a congregation of around 30 people, including his wife and six children, when the incident happened, multiple outlets reported. (Fellowship Baptist Church)
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Overview

  • Josh Sullivan, a Tennessee pastor and missionary, was kidnapped at gunpoint during a church service in Motherwell Township, South Africa, on April 10, 2025.
  • Four armed men entered the Fellowship Baptist Church, stole cellphones, and abducted Sullivan in his truck, which was later recovered by authorities.
  • The kidnappers have issued a ransom demand, though details about the amount or conditions remain undisclosed.
  • South African law enforcement, including the elite Hawks unit, is actively investigating the case and pursuing leads to locate Sullivan and apprehend the perpetrators.
  • Sullivan, in South Africa since 2018 to establish a church for the Xhosa-speaking community, remains missing, drawing international attention and calls for prayer from his family and church community.