Nominated By
Natalie was nominated by Alicia Gibson, the 2025 Lake Norman Woman of the Year, in recognition of her extraordinary servant leadership, deep faith, and unwavering commitment to changing lives throughout the Lake Norman community and beyond.

About Natalie
For more than two decades, Natalie has devoted her life to serving others and sharing the hope of Jesus Christ. Alongside her husband, Jeff, Natalie answered a calling that began by opening their home and lives to young men who needed guidance, stability, encouragement, and unconditional support. With a nudge from their son, TJ, and a willingness to say “yes” to God, an ordinary family began a journey that would have an extraordinary impact. What started with a handful of young men grew into Power Cross, a Christ-centered ministry now serving more than 400 young men each year throughout the Lake Norman region. As co-founder, Natalie has helped build an organization committed to changing the trajectory of lives, families, and future generations. Through daily discipleship, athletics, academic support, mentoring, career development, transportation, leadership training, and more than 65,000 free hot meals annually, Power Cross surrounds young men with the relationships and resources they need to thrive. Through 2026, Power Cross alumni have earned more than $13 million in college scholarships.

In Her Own Words
“Our passion is to help young men become strong husbands, fathers, leaders, and disciples of Christ. Through the Power Cross Cafe, our ministry also provides job-development training and second-chance employment opportunities, and this fall we are hosting a Community Revival at the Power Cross Statesville football stadium, bringing people of all ages and backgrounds together around worship and the Gospel.”

Seeds of Service
Power Cross (co-founder); Power Cross Athletics; Power Cross Christian Discipleship Program; Power Cross Mentoring Program; Power Cross Academic Support & Tutoring; Power Cross Career Development & Workforce Readiness; Power Cross Transportation Services; Power Cross Meal Ministry; Power Cross College Scholarship Program; Power Cross Cafe; Power Cross Community Revival.

Photo credits to Chelsea Bren of Chelsea Bren Photo + Design.