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When preaching is only evaluated based on doctrinal(truth) and ethical (goodness) criteria, it misses the sacredness presented on aesthetical (beauty) dimensions. The beautiful feet of those who bring the good news in Isaiah(52:7) and in Romans(10:15) present the importance of crossing the boundaries in preaching. The boundaries of theology, culture, and verbal languages are finding limitations and the communications in nonverbal languages can help preacher journey into the mountains to bring the good news to those who live on the other side.
In this study, contemporary homiletics in North America is discussed quoting Mary Eunjoo Kim, Chuck Campbell, and John McClure. And Don Saliers and James F. White are included in conversation of liturgical importance in the homiletical development. The study deals with performative aesthetical tasks including musical interlude, visual arts, kinesics, paralanguage, proxemics, and non-verbal language communications. Also the study attempts to include Korean
cultural adaptation on applying gestures, and subtle communication skills in storytelling methodology. Preaching is a beautiful act when the preacher’s body is fully used in accordance with what is preached.