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Where Compassion Makes a Difference

Mark Ministries is a grief support ministry that endeavors to bring comfort, peace, and hope to everyone who is experiencing any type of loss. As a community outreach, the mission is to show compassion in providing both non-religious and faith-based grief support in a safe atmosphere. 

Dr. Paul Lenderman

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.

Grief Counseling for All Ages

Grief Counseling

for individuals and families by in-person sessions, phone calls, and online appointments such as FaceTime, Zoom, or other virtual platforms.

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Grief & Loss Groups

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.

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Funeral Officiant

for Celebration of Life, Memorial Services, Graveside Services, and Burials at Sea.

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Grief Talks & Workshops

for churches, facilities, schools, businesses, organizations, and community events.

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Poetry Therapy

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.

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Music Therapy 

for all people who enjoy a musical approach to life, love, and loss. All songs are original and used to raise support for Mark Ministries.

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The Haven

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!

Join us in any of the following ways:

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

OUR STORY


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.

Become a Ministry Partner

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!

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ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Spiritual Guidance

Wedding Ceremonies

Music Therapy

Suicide Support

Holy Communion

Bible Studies

Contact Dr. Paul


P.O. Box 5718
Ventura, CA 93005

hello@markministries.com

805-245-1644

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