Francesca Battistelli Teams Up with Mercy Ministries for her New Single "He Knows My Name" (Video)

By Timothy Yap Oct 30, 2014 02:27 AM EDT

Dove Award winner Francesca Battistelli, in partnership with Mercy Ministries, has released her latest music video, "He Knows My Name." The second single from Francesca's third consecutive No 1 album, If We're Honest (Fervent Records), "He Knows My Name" was also the most-added song during its first week at radio and is currently #2 at NCA, #3 at AC Monitored, #2 at AC Indicator and #6 at HOT AC/CHR.

The 12-minute long-form music video, directed by Joseph Snyder and produced by Ben Kasica of Skies Fall Media Group, wraps the stories of four Mercy Ministries Graduates around the inspiration found in Battistelli's "He Knows My Name." From drug addiction to an unplanned pregnancy to abuse and suicide attempts, Leslie (24), Alma (31), Shannon (20) and Taylor (19) recount the tragedies and circumstances that nearly robbed them of their young lives and how their experience with Mercy Ministries helped restore them physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Mercy Ministries' free-of-charge, voluntary, faith-based residential program serves young women from all socio-economic backgrounds, ages 13-28, who face a combination of life-controlling issues such as eating disorders, self-harm, drug and alcohol addictions, depression and unplanned pregnancy. Mercy also serves young women who have been physically and sexually abused, including victims of sex trafficking. Using proven methods, a holistic approach and professional counselors in a structured residential environment, Mercy has helped thousands of young women be restored to wholeness. Mercy's goal is to help these young women find freedom from their issues and empower them to serve in their communities as productive citizens.