About Nex100
The 100 Most Influential Christians Impacting Africa
Nex100 is a prestigious annual recognition platform that celebrates 100 exceptional Christian leaders—both clergy and laity—whose faith and influence are shaping the spiritual, social, cultural, and economic destiny of Africa. Organised annually under the Faith Nexus Summit umbrella, Nex100 recognises Kingdom-minded individuals across the Seven Pillars of Influence:
Faith, Governance, Education, Media, Technology, Economy, and Arts & Culture.
Nex100 exists to:
- Amplify the voices of transformational Christians making an impact beyond the pulpit.
- Create a platform for collaboration and Kingdom partnerships across professions and nations.
- Inspire the next generation of leaders to integrate faith, excellence, and purpose in every sphere of society.
Vision
To be the premier global platform celebrating and elevating Christians who advance the Kingdom of God through influence, innovation, and integrity across nations.
Mission
- To identify and honour 100 Christians annually who demonstrate exceptional Kingdom influence in their fields.
- To celebrate Christian leadership and impact across both religious and secular platforms.
- To promote biblical influence through the Seven Pillars Framework.
- To catalyse collaboration among Christian change-makers globally.
- To inspire emerging leaders to pursue purpose, excellence, and nation-building rooted
in Christ.
Why Nex100?
While the global Church is growing in numbers, there is a pressing need to amplify spiritual influence in governance, media, education, technology, and the marketplace. Many influential Christians remain largely invisible on the global stage because they operate outside traditional ministry platforms. Nex100 bridges faith and influence, spotlighting believers who live out the Gospel powerfully in policies, systems, culture, innovation, and economies.
It also challenges the secular-sacred divide, affirming that the Christian faith has authority and relevance in every societal sphere.
Core Values
- Christ-Centred: Keeping Jesus at the heart of all recognition and celebration.
- Excellence: Upholding world-class standards in honouring Christian leaders.
- Integrity: Ensuring transparent and credible selection and judging processes.
- Diversity: Representing multiple nations, languages, and sectors across the continent.
- Kingdom Impact: Celebrating influence that advances God’s purposes and transforms culture.
Strategic Objectives
- Annual Recognition & Celebration – Hosting a prestigious gala event honouring 100 influential Christian leaders worldwide.
- Global Visibility – Producing international media campaigns to profile honourees.
- Discipleship Through Influence – Promoting biblical models of nation-building through leadership and systems.
- Networking & Collaboration – Building a powerful community of honourees for Kingdom partnerships.
- Leadership Development & Mentorship – Inspiring and mentoring emerging leaders through Nex100 Masterclasses and Roundtables.
Event Culture
Nex100 is more than an award; it is a prophetic, global celebration marked by:
Excellence & Honour – A red-carpet experience with world-class production.
Worship & Word – Keeping Christ at the centre of the event’s tone and flow.
Generational Unity – Honouring both pioneers and emerging Kingdom leaders.
Diversity of Spheres – Recognising leaders from governance, media, education, business, technology, arts, and faith.
Global Kingdom Impact – Celebrating Christians shaping policies, economies, culture, and innovation.
Categories of Recognition
Honouring lifetime Kingdom leaders whose God-honouring work has transformed the Church, nations, or entire sectors.
Sub-categories: Hall of Faith Leaders, Visionary Architects, Change Catalysts, Servant
Leaders of Compassion.
Celebrating innovators using digital platforms, media, and technology to disciple and influence culture.
Sub-categories: Digital Apostles, Faith-Based Digital Creators, Voices of Influence
(Podcast/Video), Kingdom Storytellers (Film/Media).
Recognising outstanding Christian leadership and ministry innovation across traditional and non-traditional contexts.
Sub-categories: Lifetime Kingdom Impact Award, Trailblazers in Ministry Innovation,
Church Tech & Transformation Leaders.
Honouring Christians shaping culture, reforming systems, and influencing industries with Kingdom principles.
Sub-categories: Marketplace Apostles, Faith-in-Action Professionals, Innovators for the
Kingdom, Transformational Educators, Creative Disciples.
Our Commitment
- Keeping Christ at the centre of every celebration.
- Maintaining transparent nomination and judging processes.
- Ensuring pan-African and global representation.
- Facilitating partnerships that elevate Christian leadership worldwide.