What do you MEAN they want to speak to God in their own language?

This article by Ted Parks from June 11th speaks pretty clearly. Definitely check it out. We say that Sunday is still the most segregated day of the week, we moan, we say "it oughtn't be so," but no one ever comes up with a way to change it. In this case, I think that's because there is no reason it should change. I chose a faith where I would be encouraged and able to speak to God and about God in my native language, and in a manner that suits me. We need as little as possible between us and God these days. And if we're already fighting through the clamor that our digital lifestyles have created (often unwittingly) then why should it be even harder?
Which is not to say that native Spanish-speakers can't find a home in a more traditional English-speaking church. We are blessed with folks from all over the world at First Baptist in Newton, including Spanish-speaking folks, who do resonate with our worship. But every so often someone gets up and says, "we don't have enough diversity" or "we need to attract more young people" or "we don't have enough (insert ethnic group here)." What we don't hear is willingness to make the changes that would make most folks from a particular different tradition feel at home here.
Now having me lead services in Spanish would certainly be comical--perhaps even entertaining--but it would not lead to an increase in our Latina/Latino membership. I'm pretty sure it would scare many away. And as for "spirit-filled worship" like that mentioned in Parks' article? I know exactly what he means, because I've been at services like that, at some very high-energy, bursting-out-loud churches. That would be quite a change for this congregation--a bridge too far, I would bet.
I'll be interested to see how our ABC-USA Biennial incorporates our various worship styles this year. As a more contemplative Christian, I found worship at the Denver event to feel more like a pep-rally than a space for praise--with no offense intended to folks who organized or enjoyed it. We hear all the time about our denomination's diversity, so I expect diverse and challenging worship--and it will probably far more "dramatic" than what I'm used to. Once every two years, though, makes it fun and enjoyable as a learning experience, if not on a level of connection. If you find yourself sitting in a big congregation at the Biennial and someone is shouting/singing at the top of their lungs about giving yourself over to Jesus, and you're just not feeling it--I'll be there too, and in our own little spaces, we'll make our connections as best we can!
Besides, it will still be quite a show, and our not getting it won't prevent those who do enjoy that from having a great experience. Just remember--if you're not making faces, then they can enjoy it in peace. I recall seeing some folks expressing what I was feeling last time, and that just seems too rude for words. In our age of "authenticity," some folks believe it's wrong to be a part of anything we don't personally endorse. that would be a real loss in this case. And who knows? You might discover a mode of worship that really speaks to you.