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CBC Student Story
- Dec 12, 2019
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 15, 2021
Mati Spencer is a 2017 graduate of Central Baptist College. Her CBC student story connected her to a career field. She interned at the BMA of America office in 2016.
Mati published this article on April 15, 2016 on the BMA Life blog to share her experience.
INTERNSHIP AT BMA AMERICA
I have always loved to write.
There’s just something about interweaving nouns with verbs, clauses with phrases, that allows me a great depth of freedom and creativity. This childhood interest soon turned to passion, though, when I decided I wanted to spend the rest of my life weaving together stories, specifically stories about the Lord.
Originally I wanted to enter into the political or investigative journalism fields. I knew the adrenaline rush from tracking down and discovering vital information would be addictive, yet I also knew I would eventually tire of the constant stream of corruption and lies that I would have to feed my readers.
After much prayer, I decided there was only one topic I could never tire of writing about, that I would consider a privilege to give to those who read the stories I had crafted. That topic was the gospel of Jesus Christ.
When considering a college that would equip me for writing about the Lord, Central Baptist College stood out. With its close proximity to the BMA America offices and its caring journalism staff, I soon began attending this school in Conway, Arkansas, three hours from my hometown of Washburn, Missouri.
I continued to grow in my knowledge and love of all aspects of journalism, taking classes and working for the Tower school newspaper. In my junior year of college, I applied for and received an internship at the BMA of America, where I am now learning under Holly Meriweather in their media department.
In this internship, I am completely at Holly’s disposal, observing what she does, and learning how to work in media ministry. I copyedit and proofread materials distributed by the BMA, including articles for mission:world magazine and Compass literature from DiscipleGuide.
I have also worked in raising awareness for Lifeword Sunday, and the new sponsorship program Lifeword is beginning for businesses and organizations to support the ministry.
Undoubtedly, God had a plan when he gave me a passion for him and a passion for writing. He knew I would desire to write for him and graciously led me to my current internship at BMA America. When I graduate from CBC in 2017, I will use the information learned in my internship and my undergraduate classes to share with people the hope of the world: Jesus Christ.
(Note by Holly Meriweather: Brandon Cox, pastor at Grace Hills in Rogers, Arkansas, encouraged Mati, who did not grow up in a BMA church, to consider CBC. We have appreciated her work at Lifeword and BMA Development and look forward to her continued internship in the fall semester after her summer-long mission work in Haiti.)
Written by Mati Spencer
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Thinking back on the internship, observing Holly, proofreading articles, raising awareness for Lifeword—each task felt like a deliberate placement in a larger design, requiring foresight to avoid dead ends and create flow. The joy came from seeing how small efforts contributed to something eternal, a privilege beyond measure.
That sense of thoughtful arrangement reminds me of the peaceful strategy in Block Blast, dragging pieces to fill the grid perfectly, chaining clears for bigger rewards— a simple, meditative parallel to the divine planning that turned my writing passion into ministry.
Reflecting on my internship at BMA America, proofreading articles and raising awareness for Lifeword, I feel a deep gratitude for how God aligns our gifts with His purposes, turning childhood interests into lifelong callings. It's like piecing together a puzzle where each detail fits divinely. Amid the busyness, there's a peaceful assurance in sharing hope. This evokes a similar sense of building and nurturing in unrelated realms, like recently playing Sprunki , where cultivating virtual elements parallels the careful editing and growth in ministry work— a fun, imaginative parallel that lightens my heart.
Reading about my journey from investigative journalism dreams to embracing media ministry stirred a quiet reflection on how passions evolve, sometimes unexpectedly, leading us to weave unexpected threads into our lives. There's a gentle thrill in discovering new paths, much like the surprise twists in narratives that keep us engaged. It reminds me of that shift from adrenaline-fueled pursuits to something soul-sustaining. For instance, lately I've been playing Sprunki スプランキー, where whimsical explorations mirror the creative freedom I found in writing for the Lord—those moments of playful discovery echoing the joy of crafting gospel stories, even if worlds apart.
In Sprunki online is more than just a rhythm toy—it’s a full-on creative phenomenon. Its mix of humor, music, animation, and experimentation makes it one of the most unique and entertaining web games to emerge in recent years.
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