About New Path CenterIn 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 TonyTony'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 BonnieBonnie 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. |
Paths are made
by walking
Antonio Machado
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