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

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.

Memorial Services



Let us help you with a Memorial Service, Celebration of Life, Graveside Service, or Burial at Sea for a loved one or a pet. This can be officiated at a funeral home, mortuary chapel, church, house, facility, boat, beach, or anywhere you desire. 

RESOURCES

Grief Care 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.

Grief Care Website

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) or to send you our monthly ministry packets. 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

There is no cost to attend this group.

Parents and Guardians are welcome to stay. All losses are validated including people, pets, health, and relationships. For more details, please reach out by phone or email.

THIS GROUP Meets AT 3:30PM On the 4th Thursday of every month except for holidays.

LOCATION

SOMIS COMMUNITY CHURCH

3300 WEST ST

SOMIS, CA 93066

Music Therapy

Music therapy is a form of therapy that uses music-based interventions to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. We commonly conduct music therapy in group settings for dementia facilities. Additionally, original songs of comfort, faith, and humor are produced to provide a therapeutic approach to life.

A.S.A.P.

Assisting the Senior Adults Population

(Including their families and caregivers)

  • Grief Counseling
  • Spiritual Comfort
  • Compassionate Presence
  • End-of-Life Guidance
  • Music Therapy
  • Prayer Support
  • Pastoral Care
  • Memorial Services
  • Holy Communion
  • Anxiety Management
  • Positive Energy
  • Virtual Options

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!

Set Up Recurring Donation

Contact Dr. Paul


P.O. Box 5718
Ventura, CA 93005

hello@markministries.com

805-245-1644

Contact Dr. Paul