Josh Sullivan, the US pastor who was kidnapped and rescued in a dramatic showdown, has returned to America.
Earlier this week, the Tennessee-born preacher broke his silence concerning the traumatic ordeal, which he labelled the “worst expertise” of his life.
In 2018, Sullivan and his household relocated to South Africa, the place they established a church within the Jap Cape.
US PASTOR JOSH SULLIVAN LEAVES SA
In a Fb submit, Josh Sullivan posted an replace about himself, now within the US. The 45-year-old tagged his location, again in his dwelling in Tennessee.
Earlier this week, the US pastor broke his silence about his kidnapping expertise, which occurred mid-sermon earlier this week. After 5 days of being held ransom, Josh was rescued by police, who shot useless three suspects.
He shared: “I wish to start by thanking God for delivering me from what was undoubtedly the worst expertise of my life. I additionally wish to thank him for delivering me from my sin 28 years in the past after I accepted Jesus Christ. Due to my private relationship with Jesus, He gave me the peace I wanted to get by means of”.
Josh Sullivan thanked the general public for his or her prayers, which he believes resulted within the “miracle” of his rescue.
He additionally thanked the South African police, the FBI, and different legislation enforcement authorities for his or her rescue mission.
He added, “As we start the troublesome strategy of therapeutic and shifting ahead, we kindly ask for
EMBASSY THANKS AUTHORITIES
In the meantime, the US Embassy has thanked authorities for rescuing Josh Sullivan, 5 days after his kidnapping.
It shared in a press assertion: “We commend the swift, coordinated SAPS response, led by the Directorate for Precedence Crime Investigation (the Hawks), in collaboration with the Severe Organised Crime Investigation crew, Anti-Gang Unit, Crime Intelligence, Tactical Response Staff, and different companions. We’re grateful for his or her cooperation with the U.S. Mission.
It added that the mission was “dedicated to continued collaboration with South African counterparts to advertise the protection and safety of U.S. residents”.
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