is said to be ‘in the zone’. That phrase has expanded to other realms as

well – academics, business, art, and so much more. Getting ‘in the

zone’ is a way we talk about functioning as well as possible and seeing

the best version of the results we’re shooting for. In church, we are

aiming for spiritual progress and growth. It starts when people find

Jesus (or He finds them!) and they give their life in faith to Him. But

the way a church works most effectively is when each person in the

church is in the ‘serving zone’. We connect more deeply, we accomplish

more, and we are maturing together when we all serve. Granted, many

people opt out of serving because it is inconvenient, hard, or a

sacrifice. But since we follow the one who set all of those

considerations aside to lay down His life for us, we also should pursue

serving others. As we look to find ways to bring outsiders in, we want

to understand this powerful pattern!