And the Shofar Blew: A Novel (The Contemporary Christian Fiction Story of a Young Minister and His Wife Set in Central California)

A relevant and timely novel by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece

Dynamic young preacher Paul Hudson is committed to building his church―but at what cost? When Paul accepts the call to pastor a struggling church, he has no idea what to expect. But it doesn’t take long for Paul to turn Centerville Christian Church around. Attendance is up, way up, and everything is going so well. If only his wife, Eunice, could see it that way. Still, he tries not to let her quiet presence distract him. But Eunice knows that something isn’t right . . . and it hasn’t been for a long time.

The more Paul’s zeal and ambition builds, the more he loses sight of the One who called him. As Paul and those around him struggle to discern what it truly means to live out their faith, they must ultimately choose between their own will and God’s plan.

“This book is a powerful and almost-prophetic statement of the church in America. . . . And the Shofar Blew is a must-read.” Anne Graham Lotz, bestselling author and speaker

“[Rivers] as usual turns in a strong narrative, posing issues that ring loud and clear.” Booklist

“Meticulously plotted, Francine Rivers’s new masterpiece, And the Shofar Blew, brims with unforgettable characters.” Romantic Times

Also available in The Francine Rivers Contemporary Collection (e-book only).