Raising a child involves having to deal with lots of challenges. Any parent quickly learns that children learn by example, and they are quick to pick up on things that are going on around them. Kids will repeat and practice whatever they see, and a new video is showing this in an adorable way.

Levi Marlow is a 19 month-old boy from North Carolina who is the son of a preacher. In the video below this story, you’ll see Levi get up and copy his dad by giving his first sermon ever!

Levi is not even old enough to talk clearly yet, but he is already ready to give a sermon after watching his dad Pastor Ryan Marlow in action. In the video, Levi can be seen walking around in front of the church making all kinds of gestures, showing that he is very passionate about what he is saying. It’s clear that he has quite a career of preaching ahead of him, should he choose to pursue it!

Video of Levi’s sermon has quickly gone viral, being viewed over 17,000 times!

“Levi just hopped onto the platform before service began, and started doing what he sees his daddy do: preach,” Ryan wrote in the video description. “He’s 19-months old and only babbles in baby talk. This time it seems he had something important to say!”

The amount of energy Levi puts into his sermon makes it a joy to watch. His parents must be so proud of their adorable little son!

Check out his sermon for yourself in the video below.