After two decades of silence, beloved Christian rock pioneers PFR (Pray For Rain) are finally making new music again.
The Grammy-nominated trio has officially announced Target and the Arrow, their first full-length studio album in 20 years, sending longtime fans into celebration after years of wondering whether the band would ever return to the studio.
The Minneapolis-based group teased the project across social media before revealing plans for the highly anticipated release, which is expected to arrive this fall. To help bring the album to life, the band also launched a crowdfunding campaign with a goal of $60,000. Although donations were later paused for undisclosed reasons, supporters had already contributed nearly $18,800, demonstrating that enthusiasm for PFR remains remarkably strong.
For bassist and vocalist Patrick Andrew, the album represents something much deeper than simply recording another collection of songs.
"This is more than just a musical project-it's a celebration of brotherhood, shared lives, and the magic that happens when we create music together."
Even more exciting for longtime listeners, PFR is reuniting with legendary producer Jimmie Lee Sloas, the longtime collaborator who helped shape the band's signature sound. According to Andrew, the goal is to create "a full album that captures the heart and soul of PFR," adding that the project is about "finding our way back to ourselves and each other."
Joining Andrew are original members Joel Hanson on guitar and vocals and Mark Nash on drums, bringing the classic lineup back together for what could become one of Christian rock's biggest comeback stories of the year.
The reunion has been years in the making. After earning a Grammy nomination, a Dove Award and a devoted following throughout the 1990s, PFR disbanded in 1996 before staging occasional reunions between 2001 and 2013. While fans always hoped another chapter was possible, few expected the trio to return with an entirely new album.
That changed in 2022 when the band rediscovered something they feared had been lost-their friendship.
Andrew recalled that reconnecting reminded them why they started making music together in the first place. A handful of reunion concerts soon followed, and the overwhelming response from audiences convinced the trio that fans still wanted to hear new songs.
Now, that renewed bond has become the foundation for Target and the Arrow, an album born not from nostalgia but from restored relationships and fresh creative energy.
The band's name, Pray For Rain, has always reflected its mission of pointing listeners toward spiritual renewal, using the imagery of rain as a symbol of cleansing, hope and new life. With a brand-new record finally on the horizon, PFR appears ready to write the next chapter of one of Christian rock's most enduring stories-and fans who've waited 20 years won't have to wait much longer.
