Dr. Paul Lenderman is a Pastoral Thanatologist, Certified Grief Counselor, Music Therapist, Ordained Minister, and Certified Chaplain. He is originally from North Carolina and moved to California in 2013. He has been married to his beautiful wife for 27 years and they have 4 lovely daughters. After the tragic passing of his younger brother, Mark, he founded a registered non-profit organization called Mark Ministries. Dr. Paul facilitates multiple support groups, provides grief counseling sessions, sings for Alzheimers/dementia residents, and officiates around 120 funerals/weddings each year. He received the Above/Beyond Award in 2018, the Fainer/Tauber Community Service Award in 2019, and several Guardian Angel Awards. He has been working in pastoral care/grief support for 26 years.
for individuals and families by in-person sessions, phone calls, and online appointments such as FaceTime, Zoom, or other virtual platforms.
for the local communities of Camarillo, Fillmore, Oak View, Ojai, Oxnard, Santa Paula, Somis, Thousand Oaks, and Ventura plus an online Zoom group for people living anywhere.
for Celebration of Life, Memorial Services, Graveside Services, and Burials at Sea.
for churches, facilities, schools, businesses, organizations, and community events.
for all people who desire a poetical approach to life, love, and loss. These poems are all original and include the themes of grief, humor, faith, and holidays.
The Haven is an online gathering of people who desire spiritual support regardless of their loss, background, or location. If you are looking for prayer support, bereavement counseling, or biblical answers, the Haven is a unique and compassionate experience worth your time. We hope to connect with you on
Mondays at 5:30pm PST!
On Zoom
using the Zoom link on your smartphone, computer, or other device.
By Phone
by calling in to the meeting over phone.
Get Recording
by asking Dr. Paul to receive recordings by text or email.
Contact Dr. Paul at the number or email below for meeting details, Zoom link, call-in number, or recordings.
Text or Call:
805.245.1644
On March 1, 2018, Mark Lenderman passed away at the young age of 40. His sudden death is still hard to process for those who knew him. Without a doubt, he was a man of faith who truly loved people. Now, his legacy of compassion lives on through Mark Ministries in serving individuals, families, and communities.
Would you please consider giving a one-time gift or a monthly contribution of any size? Thank you for partnering with us to make a difference in our community and around the world!
CASH
Cash contributions are accepted and a receipt is available upon request.
CHECK
Checks can be made payable to the following:
Mark Ministries
P.O. Box 5718
Ventura, CA 93005
EIN-83-3126859
Mark Ministries is a registered non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. All gifts may be tax deductible according to the rule of law.
When you send a monthly donation of any amount , you can become a ministry partner. A one-time donation would apply as well. Each month, we send all of our ministry partners a small gift package and ministry update as a token of our appreciation. This also serves as a reminder of your commitment to our ministry. Please let us know if you would like to receive our monthly gift and newsletter. Thank you for your generosity and kindness!