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Anthony’s abstract art comes in a variety of forms, including this colorful psychedelic piece.

After successfully coaching for five years, Anthony decided to pursue a personal passion for acting, and he moved to Atlanta. He found quite a bit of success in stage work and stand-up comedy, but Anthony became concerned about the lifestyle surrounding him in the entertainment industry. Seeing all the glamour, money, alcohol, and trappings of a worldly life, he felt he might fall in his walk with the Lord. Anthony remembers, “I kept hearing

myself say that I had come to Atlanta to pursue acting, but I had not left room for what God wanted me to do.” He realized that he had not been walking in God’s will for him.

Looking to return to more coaching, Anthony followed up on a mentoring program at First Baptist Church of Woodstock. From there he became a life coach to at-risk young men at Goshen Valley Boys Ranch.

Goshen Valley’s CEO, Zach Blend, shares, “Since the moment I first met Anthony, I’ve been inspired by how he uses his life story to inspire others to overcome their own challenges. Anthony has had a profound effect on a countless number of foster youths, building lasting relationships centered on trust and grace. Anthony embodies the spirit of Goshen Valley.”

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“How can you father when you’ve never been fathered? I reflect on all the things I wanted; all the footballs I wish I caught; all the bike rides I wanted; all the hugs I longed for; all the bedtime stories I wish I’d heard; all the congratulations I wanted to hear; all the ‘Daddy’s Home!’ my ears yearned for. All the advice; the fixing tires; cutting grass; laughing and singing; answered questions about God; godly guidance; fishing trips; tossed in the air; baseball throwing; ‘Bend your knees’ hearing; ‘I love you, son’s that I never received. I just become what I’ve always wanted and ask the Lord to guide me in raising godly men. No excuses for me now that I know Him (Christ)!” – Anthony Hall