A very important part of becoming a culturally sensitive church and a church that elevates the beauty of multiple ethnicities all worshiping together is the need to Pursue Cross - Cultural Competencies. Beyond just mere awareness of other cultures or a sensitivity toward them, we as Christ-followers must also learn of other cultures whereby we can celebrate when they celebrate and appreciate what they appreciate. One such opportunity to do that very thing in the local American church is just a few weeks away. Of course I am referring to the American holiday celebrating and honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. January 21, 2008 is the National Holiday to be exact but I feel that it is highly appropriate for all churches especially Multi-cultural churches to underscore the life of this faithful Christ-follower, civil rights spokesmen and passionate human being. While we come to corporate worship to honor and celebrate the life of Christ, we regularly speak of those who have faithfully “walked the walk.” Dr. King was more than just an outspoken advocate for the dignity and rights of our black brothers and sisters he was an amazing preacher of the word of God. In preparation for this national holiday, I encourage you to take some time to listen to some of the magnificent sermons that Dr. King delivered. You may just catch a glimpse of more than just civil rights but his heart felt passion to honor Christ as well.