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This paper argues that interpreter training, which previously focused on verbal and linguistic elements, should revisit non-verbal elements for incorporation, as non-verbal elements can convey both subtle and strong messages. This paper examines non-verbal communication in the consecutive interpretation of sermons as preachers often heavily rely on non-verbal elements for appellative effect. In order to see how non-verbal elements are utilized in sermon interpreting, this paper studies two actual sermon interpreting cases focusing on kinesics and paralanguage. Based on these findings, this paper suggests that first, sermon interpreter training would benefit from encouraging students to become familiar with the use of non-verbal communication. Second, students would benefit from learning to flexibly accommodate various types of non-verbal communication strategies. Finally, this paper proposes role-playing in classes, watching videos of interpreting cases and evaluating different non-verbal communication strategies as measures to raise non-verbal communicative competence as part of interpreter training.