What is In The Zone? When did it begin?

In two sentences : Kicking off this year, In The Zone is a sports themed men's ministry event for today's busy workingman who is stressed out by the competing needs of his family and job. It’s truckloads of music, multi-media and hot topics that’s unpredictable and completely relevant for men.

 

Expanded answer : In The Zone is a cutting edge event for men that provides a forum for “anything goes” conversation—a peppery mix of sports talk, strong opinions and fast-paced media mixed with ESPN-style music. It is a place for men to hear from peers on life, work, leadership, relationships, faith and understanding women. Tackling these issues are a core group of regular guys inviting thousands of men into a giant conversation about the challenges they face including balancing family and work, leading spiritually, relationships, integrity and more. This fast paced, engaging format will give men the opportunity to learn from the experience of other men like themselves while laughing and interacting with the core speakers. There are special celebrity interviews, music, videos, Q & A sessions and more.

 

• The Mission : To help men discover and maximize their Godly potential.
• The Purpose : To encourage men to live in alignment with God’s will and purpose, thereby influencing culture and improving society.
• The Passion : To address the issues men face in the real world in a relevant way and resource them to grow. To redefine the perceptions of success, manhood and what it means to be Christian in our society.

 

When and where are In The Zone events being held ? How many attend?

Thousands of men are expected to congregate for In The Zone events in arenas in 10 States in Summer 2007, including North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Indiana, Arkansas and Kentucky. For all the latest tour and general information about this revolutionary new men’s event.

 

What happens when you’re “In The Zone?”

In The Zone is a fast-paced Saturday morning event combining live teaching with top speakers, honest guy-talk about life's challenges, outrageous sports clips, multi-media scrambles, and some serious belly laughs. Created by men who are stoked about life and pumped about getting together with a few thousand like-minded men of faith. It's anything but a business-as-usual men's conference.

 

What does a typical In The Zone conference look like?

In the Zone runs 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on a Saturday morning. In less time than it takes to play a round of golf or attend a football game men will learn about the “Best Practices” from other busy, stressed out peers from the sports & business worlds that have found renewed hope as authentic men. The event is broken into four quarters:

 

• First Quarter - Balance, Making It All Fit
  The Guys tackle the pressures and guilt men feel in trying to balance work, family, friends and faith. The session looks at the process of balance and how important it is to today’s man.
• Second Quarter - Life at Work
  This Quarter stresses integrity by being the same guy seven days a week at work, at home, at church, at play. The Guys talk about success and how to climb the ladder while taking your family with you. God has a unique purpose for every man no matter where you are or what you do.
• Third Quarter - Differences between Men and Women
  The Third Quarter takes a humorous look at the differences between men and women in areas such as parenting, marriage, finances and faith. The Guys discuss the importance of God’s role in a man’s life as his key to success.
• Fourth Quarter - Fatherhood
  The final Quarter focuses on the importance and struggle of finding common ground with your kids, being an example and being a father in today’s world.

 

What other topics are covered at In The Zone?

- Hear about the "special plays" that some of our nations top coaches use… to win at home as well as at work.

- The exciting journey that every man has at his work site but hasn't discovered yet.

- Learn how to turn your job into an act of glorifying God…Monday thru Friday…without having to worship your boss.

- Learn the amazing secret to how former Nebraska Coach Tom Osborne achieved sustained success over decades while still teaching Sunday School, even during the college football season.

- Learn whether it’s ever possible to achieve "balance" between the demands from work and the emotional expectations of the family.

- Figure out what should be on your "Not to Do" List.

- Learn where you can't afford to be passive - and also learn where you can NEVER be assertive.

- Learn the easy way to "diagram" your life so it you can make important decisions visually.

- Let the athletes tell you about the life boundaries they have chosen to live in, which are much more important than the playing field lines they work in.

- Find out what you were made to be. A champion of Camouflage isn't just for hunting. Find out what "not so obvious" gift God has hidden in your life.

-Learn the paradox principle - so you can rebuild or smooth out any relationship.

-Learn whether you love your children too much - and in the process are unintentionally handicapping them.

 

What are In The Zone’s core beliefs?

• Lasting life change - We believe change that is sustainable happens when men focus on core issues of belief, not just changing behaviors.
• The impact of men - We believe men can make a difference when their lives are surrendered to God. We believe God has a unique purpose and plan for every man’s life.
• Integrity -We believe decisions based on God’s will empower men for life effectiveness.
• Relationships and accountability -We believe men are empowered when they are connected in meaningful ways with other men seeking God.
• Grace -We believe creating an environment of acceptance and embracing failure will be a catalyst for life change in men.
• Cultural relevance -We believe we must remain committed to staying current with the issues facing men, trends and media while not compromising our God given message.

Is In The Zone nondenominational?
Yes, In The Zone is an interdenominational organization devoted to reaching men of all faiths and backgrounds.