In sports competitions, someone who is really performing at their peak 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!