Church leaders gathered in prayer in Nelson Mandela Bay on Monday night in the wake of the violent incidents at churches in the city, including the abduction of a US pastor last week.
The prayer service was held in Arcadia.
Meanwhile, the search for Pastor Josh Sullivan, 45, who was kidnapped on Thursday evening while preaching at his Fellowship Baptist Church in full view of his congregation, continues.
A ransom demand has since been made for his release.
Hawks spokesperson Warrant Officer Ndiphiwe Mhlakuvana said on Monday afternoon that there were no new updates regarding the investigation into Sullivan’s abduction.
In a separate incident at the weekend, a vehicle was stolen during a robbery at a Missionvale church.
According to the police, the car was later found and returned to its owner.
No criminal case was reported, police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg said.
In response to the escalating violence, and incidents affecting churches, a group of church leaders organised a prayer meeting at a church in the Telkom Building in Rensburg Street on Monday night.
Sullivan and his family had moved to Gqeberha from their home in the state of Tennessee in 2018 after founding the church.
The Herald
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