Where Compassion Makes a Difference
Mark Ministries is a registered non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization in California. As an outreach to the community, the mission is for everyone to experience divine love and real hope. All programs are provided without discrimination and in a safe atmosphere.

Dr. Paul Lenderman
Grief Counseling
for individuals and families by in-person sessions, phone calls, and online appointments such as FaceTime, Zoom, or other virtual platforms.
Support Groups
for the local communities of Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Oak View, Ojai, Oxnard, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Somis, Thousand Oaks, and Ventura. Some groups are available through Zoom upon request.
Funeral Officiant Services
for any type of Memorial Service, Graveside Service, Burial at Sea, or Celebration of Life for a person or a pet.
Grief Talks & Workshops
for churches, facilities, schools, businesses, organizations, and community events.
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.
Mark Ministries
The Haven
The Haven is a weekly connection for people who desire to receive spiritual and grief support. Regardless of your loss or background, the Haven is a unique and compassionate experience worth your time. We hope to gather with you at one of our in-person groups (see group lists), to send you our monthly ministry packets, or to provide you with weekly encouragement and prayer from Dr. Paul by email/text.
Please contact us for more details.

Supporting VETERANS and their families/caregivers
- Grief/Bereavement Counseling
- Memorial/Funeral Services
- Chaplain/Spiritual Support
- Suicide/Self-harm Prevention
- Music/Art Therapy
- Individual/Group Settings
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.
Make a Donation.
Make a Difference.
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
All contributions may be tax-deductible
according to the rule of law.
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!