Tom Berenger stars in this Western which chronicles the origin of the Lonesome Dove Church.

Preacher John Shepherd arrives in Texas with dreams of building his own church.

But when he gets news that his wayward son Isaac is accused of murder, John immediately sets out to help him.

When he eventually finds him, the two men are pursued by Butch Henley, who seeks vengeance for the death of his son at Isaac's hands.