Church Quote by Tim Conway
“I can remember one time a guy told me, a guy that preached, he claimed to be a preacher, he claimed to be called of God-I asked him about his prayer life one day. He said, 'Yeah, I pray; I pray when I'm brushing my teeth.' I knew immediately that man was not called of God to stand in a pulpit. Every church he's tried to plant has been a failure. He is not a God-called man.”
About This Quote
A self‑proclaimed preacher who only prays casually is unfit for true spiritual leadership.
In simple terms: Casual prayer shows lack of genuine calling.
Key Takeaway
Beware false leaders.
Themes
leadership
authenticity
faith
Mood
skeptical
critical
Type
advisory
cautionary
When to use this quote
- church planting
- personal discernment
- community leadership
Key Concepts
spiritual calling
integrity
credibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess a leader’s true calling?
- What signs indicate genuine spiritual authority?
A Different Perspective
A leader may have other strengths despite informal prayer habits.
![“T]he church is not a place. It's not a building. It's not a preaching point. It's not a spiritual service provider. It's a people - the new covenant, blood-bought people of God. That's why Paul said, 'Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her' (Eph. 5:25). He didn't give himself up for a…” quote by Mark Dever](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7a4/mark-dever-3175_blood_t-he-church-is-not-a-place-it-s-not-a-bu_3297.jpg)
