04/09/2026
A biography of the revival speaker:
Nikki Barnes is the eldest daughter of Bishop Alonzo and Dr. Jeannette Barnes, and she is a devoted mother of two beautiful daughters. She is a woman whose life reflects both excellence and obedience. Nikki pursued her education at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she earned her degree in Information Systems. She went on to build an impressive professional career, working 11 years with IBM and 16 years with NetApp, achieving many of the goals she set for herself in the corporate world.
Yet, even with those accomplishments, Nikki recognized there was something more. Seeking direction, she turned to God—and time and time again, she heard the same call: “I called you to preach.” As she wrestled with that calling and sought confirmation, God answered in a powerful and undeniable way through a message from someone who barely knew her, affirming, “You’ve got to do it. Do what I told you.”
Today, Nikki faithfully walks in that calling. She is a member of All Nations Fellowship COGOP in Raleigh, North Carolina, under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Carl Waden, where she continues to grow and serve.
Her life is a testament to faith, obedience, and trusting God’s plan. As she often reminds us through her favorite quote by Corrie ten Boom, “Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.”