Alumni Spotlight: Landen Poling’s Message on God’s Justice and his journey into youth ministry

By Samantha DePriest

In a historic moment at Trinity Christian School, Landen Poling, a TCS alumni, had the honor of preaching at the high school chapel - a first for our school. The chapel, filled with over 500 students and staff, continued its series on the attributes of God, with Landen’s message focusing on the justice of God. His message resonated with our students, as he was able to connect with their current experiences, drawing on his own journey and faith over more than a decade at TCS.

Landen is currently a sophomore at Covenant College and has been a part of the TCS community since preschool. From PreK through 12th grade, he shared of the Christ-centered relationships he built with classmates and teachers during over the course of 14 years. These friendships, along with the strong community at TCS, left a lasting impact on him and helped shape his spiritual growth.

Now studying Biblical and Theological Studies at Covenant College, Landen is also an RA (Resident Assistant) on his floor, where he continues to serve and grow in his faith. Reflecting on his time at TCS, Landen shared how God has been leading him into youth ministry, a calling that has been evident to him for years. His relationship with his youth pastor, his high school experiences, the opportunity for him to attend Covenant College, and an internship with his youth group last summer have all been signs guiding him toward this path. Most recently, the opportunity to speak at the TCS chapel served as another confirmation of God's plan for his life, further affirming his sense of purpose. He expressed his sincere gratitude to Mr. Tipton for giving him the opportunity to speak at chapel.

Landen’s chapel message was not only a reminder of the attributes of God but also a testament to how God’s faithfulness unfolds in one's life. Through personal experiences and a clear sense of calling, Landen's story serves as an inspiring example for our students as they navigate their own journeys of faith and discernment. Click the button below to listen to Landen’s chapel message.

Following his time preaching in chapel, Landen joined Dr. Anthony on an episode of Table Talk. Dr. Anthony enjoyed having first-ever alumni guest on the show. What a big day for our Class of ‘23 grad!

Landen shared with Dr. Anthony how a Christ-centered education helped to shape his faith and inspired him to pursue a career in ministry. He also emphasized how the impact of a strong Christian community, the lessons he learned at TCS, and how those experiences prepared him for life beyond the classroom.

Whether you are a current student, parent, or alumni, this episode of Table Talk is a testament to the lasting influence of a Trinity education. Click the button below to hear Landen’s inspiring story and learn how TCS continues to make a difference in the lives of its students - past and present.