Raised by a teenage mother and without his father, Anthony Favila searched for belonging in all the wrong places, drifting into addiction and destructive choices. After surviving moments that should have taken his life, including being shot at, God kept pursuing him. A powerful encounter with Jesus changed everything, and Anthony surrendered his life to Christ.

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Trained at Rhema Bible College and Celebration School of Ministry, he stepped into his calling to preach and pastor. Since 2009, he has faithfully served at Celebration Church in Fresno and has spent five seasons as the Fresno State Team Chaplain, speaking life into students, athletes, and everyday people wherever he goes.

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Anthony is known for dynamic, faith-filled preaching marked by authentic storytelling, biblical depth, and Holy Spirit-led moments of breakthrough. Carrying both evangelistic fire and pastoral compassion, he helps people rediscover hope, reconnect with God, and step into the life they were created for.