Maybe he was just being called to do God's work?

A hilarious video making its way around social media shows Tennessee pastor Perry Stone leading a prayer while routinely checking his cellphone.

Stone - who heads the Omega Center International Ministries in Cleveland, Tennessee - can be seen sitting at a table and praying over his congregation during a Thursday sermon.

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A hilarious video making its way around social media shows Tennessee pastor Perry Stone leading a prayer while routinely checking his cellphone

As he gets riled up in his prayer, the conservative preacher begins speaking in tongues, a spiritual gift that is often seen as spiritual xenoglossia.

While speaking in tongues, Stone picks up his phone and appears to read something from the device.

He continues praying but then just groans for an extended period of time, still scrolling through his phone.

He breaks from the groaning to exclaim 'Hallelujah' before continuing with his groaning, going almost an octave higher at one point.

As he gets riled up in his prayer, the conservative preacher begins speaking in tongues and checks his phone repeatedly

As he groans and prays, a person can be seen wiping the table off that he is using

As he groans and prays, a person can be seen wiping off the table Stone is using.

Stone finishes up with his prayers and closes his eyes. As he does so, he puts his phone face down on the table.

The original clip was reportedly removed by Stone but reposted by atheist activist Hemant Mehta.

The original clip was reportedly removed by Stone but reposted by atheist activist Hemant Mehta

It has quickly gone viral, with even other churches chiming in to poke a little fun at Stone.

The Universal Life Church Ministries asked: 'Have you ever been busy speaking in tongues when you get interrupted by a really juicy text?'

'We’ve seen some funny pastor gaffes over the years, but this one might take the cake.'

They continued: 'Who knew you could go on autopilot while channeling the Holy Spirit? Looks like even faith leaders aren’t immune to the 21st century malady of “phone addiction.”

'On the other hand, maybe he was getting messages from the big guy upstairs? Do we think God upgraded to the new iPhone? Actually, God probably uses a Galaxy.