American pastor Josh Sullivan, who was kidnapped during a sermon in South Africa, has been rescued following a high-intensity shootout between police and his kidnappers. The confrontation resulted in the deaths of three suspects. Sullivan was abducted at gunpoint while preaching, prompting widespread prayers and support from his community in Tennessee. Authorities confirmed his safe recovery and noted that he was found unharmed amidst the chaos. The rescue operation highlights the ongoing issue of kidnappings in the region, as the local and international communities rallied for his safe return.