About New Path Center

In January of 2005, Tony and Bonnie Redfern established New Path Center, a destination along their own life journey. Together they hold graduate degrees in peacemaking and conflict studies/theology, certification in death and grief studies, and training to walk with others through life's transitions. Together they work to address the reconciliation needs of individuals, couples, families, communities, churches, and businesses. They teach and companion those who have experienced loss. Tony and Bonnie serve largely in the U.S. and teach overseas in both the Philippines and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

About Tony

Tony's background and experience includes a thirty-year career in business including positions in management, sales, and marketing within small and large companies, and national corporations. Tony started his mediation career in 1992, as a volunteer mediator doing Restorative Justice cases with juvenile offenders and their victims through the Victim Offender Reconciliation Program (VORP). In the last fifteen years, his mediation case load has grown to include many other types of mediations where people are stuck in their conflict and want to obtain forgiveness and/or agreement. He is an experienced mediator, trainer, grief counselor, and a licensed minister.

About Bonnie

Bonnie brings the skills of a 25-year credentialed educator as she works alongside Tony in this ministry as a mediator, trainer, and grief counselor. She is a mentor and master teacher who has successfully implemented constructive conflict resolution theory, skills, and practice into the classroom. She has proven that concepts of grace, forgiveness, restoration, and respect are workable and motivating themes for students in the primary grades, in parent and school intervention, and in training new teachers to create classrooms where respect nurtures a positive learning environment.

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Tony and Bonnie Redfern
Tony Redfern:
  • BA Sociology, Biola College
  • MA Peacemaking and Conflict Studies/Theology, Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary
  • Certificate in Peacemaking and Conflict Studies, Fresno Pacific University
  • Certificate in Death & Grief Studies, Center for Loss, Co. State University, Ft. Collins, CO
  • Licensed Minister
Bonnie Redfern:
  • BA Psychology/Elementary Education, Biola College
  • MA Peacemaking & Conflict Studies, Fresno Pacific University
  • Elementary Teaching Credential, State of California
  • Certificate in Death & Grief Studies, Center for Loss, Co. State University, Ft. Collins, CO
  • Training Coordinator, Keeping Score Education, San Francisco Symphony