Minnesota church officials have announced an “unimaginable” twist in the case of a former pastor who was murdered after he moved with his family to Angola.
Beau Shroyer, 44, former senior pastor of Lakes Area Vineyard Church in Detroit Lakes, was “killed in an act of violence” in Angola on Oct. 25, Pastor Troy Easton told parishioners at the time.
He had moved to the Central African country with his wife, Jackie, and five children in 2021 to become a missionary for the SIM USA organization.
But Easton has since revealed that the pastor’s wife, Jackie, has been arrested in connection with Beau’s death.
“This is unimaginable and yet it is very real,” Easton wrote in a updated letter to parishioners on Friday.
Beau Shroyer’s wife, Jackie, has been arrested in connection with his death in Angola on October 25.
Beau had moved with his family to the central African country in 2021 to become a missionary for the SIM USA organization.
“I love you so much and I am heartbroken and shocked to have to send you this kind of update today,” he told the congregation, imploring them to “sit back, take a deep breath and remember that God is ours always.” -present help in times of trouble’ before revealing the news.
The pastor went on to say that “our pain and sadness have deepened greatly” with the news of Jackie’s arrest.
“As a community, we must cry out to the Lord for His grace, mercy, and comforting presence for Shroyer’s children and family,” Easton wrote.
“We must honor God and love one another by the way we communicate about this, and we must continue to stand together asking God to do in all of this and through all of this what only He can do.”
A statement from the missionary organization says that his five children are being cared for.
SIM USA leaders also said they were “shocked and devastated” by the news.
“SIM thanks the Angolan authorities for their diligence in investigating this matter and encourages patience and respect for all involved as the legal process unfolds,” they said. said Valley News Live.
“SIM remains committed to supporting the continued pursuit of justice for Beau and has taken steps to ensure that Jackie has appropriate legal representation,” they added, noting that its leadership team is also working with Lakes Area Vineyard Church “to care for the five Shroyers.” the children and everyone else affected by this tragedy.
“We continue to keep you all in our prayers.”
Beau had previously worked as a police officer and joined the Detroit Lakes Police Department in 2013, before becoming a real estate agent.
Beau had previously worked as a police officer and joined the Detroit Lakes Police Department in 2013, before becoming a real estate agent. according to the Detroit Lakes Tribune.
He eventually changed careers again to become a pastor, and in 2021, he and his wife, Jackie, became missionaries, becoming one of the first families to move to Angola after pandemic lockdowns eased.
Beau would then share updates about his mission work on social media.
In a post on October 24, just one day before his untimely death, Beau wrote about his encounter with a young student named Mauricio, who was walking long distances to attend school.
Another post mentioned his farming efforts in the region, saying he spent the day “spreading manure by hand on a 40 x 16 meter farm plot.”
The reason for her death has not yet been revealed and the charges against Jackie remain unclear.
He also explained during a presentation that the Angolan government had given the ministry land next to an orange farm that was constantly attacked by criminals. according to the Christian Post.
At the top of his list of needs for the property he presented to Country Faith Church was the need to build a perimeter wall and hire more security.
Beau explained that the orange farm installed a 10-foot-high electrified barbed wire fence and hired about 50 guards to protect the farm, but they were still fighting crime in the area.
The reason for her death has not yet been revealed and the charges against Jackie remain unclear.
