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Tennessee Pastor Rescued After Six-Day Kidnapping Nightmare

5/14/2025

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Tennessee pastor Joshua Sullivan's harrowing ordeal began on April 10 when he was kidnapped at gunpoint in South Africa. After six terrifying days, a dramatic police rescue unfolded during a shootout with his captors. Sullivan, calling it a miracle, remains steadfast in his faith and commitment to spreading Christianity despite the escalating threat of kidnappings.

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Tennessee pastor Joshua Sullivan's harrowing ordeal began on April 10 when he was kidnapped at gunpoint in South Africa. After six terrifying days, a dramatic police rescue unfolded during a shootout with his captors. Sullivan, calling it a miracle, remains steadfast in his faith and commitment to spreading Christianity despite the escalating threat of kidnappings.