About Christian Coalition Against DV: Faith Voices
Apostle Steven Mercado Faith Leader Advisor
Pastor Aisha Bailey Steering Committee Director
Apostle Steven Mercado Faith Leader Advisor
Apostle Steven Mercado is a devoted husband, sharing 18 beautiful years of marriage with his wife Heidi Mercado, and a proud father of five children. Together, they embody the values of faith, family, and service, while also engaging in faith leaders advocacy, particularly in areas like domestic violence support and survivor empowerment.
Apostle Steven Mercado is a devoted husband, sharing 18 beautiful years of marriage with his wife Heidi Mercado, and a proud father of five children. Together, they embody the values of faith, family, and service, while also engaging in faith leaders advocacy, particularly in areas like domestic violence support and survivor empowerment. Modeling Christ-centered leadership both in the home and in the community, Pastor Steven remains committed to advancing the Kingdom of God—one soul, one family, and one community at a time—whether he is preaching from the pulpit, ministering in the streets, or walking alongside others in their spiritual journey.
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Pastor Heidi Mercado Executive Director
Pastor Aisha Bailey Steering Committee Director
Apostle Steven Mercado Faith Leader Advisor
Heidi Mercado is a Pastor and a Preacher alongside her husband. As a mother of five and grandmother of two, she embodies the spirit of community and resilience. A survivor herself, Heidi is an advocate and faith leader committed to breaking the silence surrounding domestic violence. She empowers communities to respond with truth, compassi
Heidi Mercado is a Pastor and a Preacher alongside her husband. As a mother of five and grandmother of two, she embodies the spirit of community and resilience. A survivor herself, Heidi is an advocate and faith leader committed to breaking the silence surrounding domestic violence. She empowers communities to respond with truth, compassion, and action. With a heart for restoration, inspiration, and justice, she brings lived experience, professional insight, and biblical perspectives to her work in supporting survivors and educating faith communities. As the founder of R.I.S.E and a leader in initiatives dedicated to domestic violence support for women and families affected by abuse, Heidi equips churches, leaders, and advocates with the necessary tools to recognize abuse, support survivors safely, and foster environments where healing can begin. Her focus is on survivor empowerment, trauma-informed care, and building collaborative networks that prioritize safety, dignity, and accountability. Through workshops, community outreach, and coalition building, Heidi is passionate about helping survivors reclaim their voices and transforming faith communities into places of refuge rather than silence. Her mission is deeply rooted in the belief that while abuse thrives in isolation, healing flourishes in community.
Pastor Aisha Bailey Steering Committee Director
Pastor Aisha Bailey Steering Committee Director
Pastor Wanda Ruiz Survivor Advisory Director
Aisha Bailey is the Pastor of Reconciliation Church, where she serves alongside her husband in Rockland, NY. Their shared heart beats for prayer, deliverance, revival, and transformation. Married for over 20 years and a proud mom of four, Aisha’s life beautifully blends faith, family, and a deep love for people. For more than two decades,
Aisha Bailey is the Pastor of Reconciliation Church, where she serves alongside her husband in Rockland, NY. Their shared heart beats for prayer, deliverance, revival, and transformation. Married for over 20 years and a proud mom of four, Aisha’s life beautifully blends faith, family, and a deep love for people. For more than two decades, she has dedicated her energy to entrepreneurship and ministry, helping others find hope in life's hardest seasons. As a passionate advocate for domestic violence survivors, Aisha provides vital domestic violence support, walking alongside women through healing and restoration with both compassion and practical assistance. Through her ministry, Well Watered Women, Aisha invites women from every walk of life to 'the well' — a sacred space to meet Jesus, receive healing, and experience survivor empowerment after facing abuse, trauma, and loss. Her work exemplifies faith leaders' advocacy, emphasizing the importance of community and support in the healing journey.
Pastor Wanda Ruiz Survivor Advisory Director
Pastor Wanda Ruiz Survivor Advisory Director
Pastor Wanda Ruiz Survivor Advisory Director
Wanda Ruiz is the founder of Vessels of Valor Ministries, a faith-based, Bible-centered ministry dedicated to empowering women through spiritual growth and biblical truth. Based in Kings County, New York, she is passionate about helping women discover their identity, strength, and purpose in Christ. With a heart for domestic violence supp
Wanda Ruiz is the founder of Vessels of Valor Ministries, a faith-based, Bible-centered ministry dedicated to empowering women through spiritual growth and biblical truth. Based in Kings County, New York, she is passionate about helping women discover their identity, strength, and purpose in Christ. With a heart for domestic violence support, Wanda is genuinely committed to seeing women set free from oppression. In addition to her focus on women, she carries a burden for children who have been trafficked, advocating for their release and reunion with loved ones. Wanda Ruiz works tirelessly for survivor empowerment and is dedicated to building bridges within communities to raise awareness against domestic violence.
Natasha Ortiz Faith Community Liaison
Pastor Wanda Ruiz Survivor Advisory Director
Natasha Ortiz Faith Community Liaison
Natasha Ortiz is a dedicated prospective patient advocate specializing in dental implants. With a compassionate approach, Natasha is committed to guiding patients through their implant journey with empathy and expertise. Beyond her professional endeavors, Natasha is deeply passionate about domestic violence support, particularly for batte
Natasha Ortiz is a dedicated prospective patient advocate specializing in dental implants. With a compassionate approach, Natasha is committed to guiding patients through their implant journey with empathy and expertise. Beyond her professional endeavors, Natasha is deeply passionate about domestic violence support, particularly for battered women, driven by her own experiences growing up in a household affected by domestic violence. Through her advocacy and collaboration with faith leaders in advocacy, she aims to empower and uplift survivors, making a positive impact in both healthcare and community support.
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A Faith Community Against Domestic Violence
The CCADV is a collaborative network of churches, faith organizations, and advocates dedicated to the mission of eradicating domestic violence through education, outreach, and a trauma-informed support system that is Christ-centered. This initiative also emphasizes domestic violence support and survivor empowerment, while engaging faith leaders in advocacy efforts.
Building Community
Ending domestic violence requires more than individual efforts—it takes a united community willing to stand in the gap for those who have been silenced. Our coalition is dedicated to fostering strong, collaborative relationships among faith leaders, churches, service providers, advocates, and survivors to create safer, more responsive communities.
Through education, shared resources, open dialogue, and collective action, we promote domestic violence support and build a supportive network where survivors are believed, protected, and empowered. We work to break the silence surrounding abuse, challenge harmful beliefs, and equip communities with the tools needed to respond with compassion, accountability, and justice, all while emphasizing faith leaders' advocacy.
Together, we are creating spaces of safety, hope, and restoration, ensuring survivor empowerment is at the heart of our mission.
Workshops for Churches
Our workshops are designed to educate, equip, and empower individuals and communities to identify, prevent, and respond effectively to domestic violence. Through survivor-centered and trauma-informed training, we provide practical tools, biblical insight, and real-world approaches for faith leaders, churches, advocates, and community members engaged in domestic violence support.
Topics include understanding domestic violence, identifying warning signs, fostering healthy relationships, safety planning, supporting survivors, and responding to abuse within faith communities. Each workshop creates a safe space for learning, dialogue, and transformation—encouraging accountability while promoting compassion and healing, essential for survivor empowerment.
Whether offered in person or virtually, our workshops strengthen awareness, challenge harmful myths, and help build communities that are informed, responsive, and committed to ending abuse through faith leaders advocacy.