by ivan@lwbc.org | Jan 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
Seven weeks ago, we informed you of our imminent return to Mexico. The rules for religious visas required us to return to Mexico for a full year prior to applying for a new religious visa for our family. We knew there was a change coming that would reduce this time,...
by ivan@lwbc.org | Dec 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Dear friends, We wanted to share an important update about our visas and what the next years will look like for our family. Our current religious visa in the U.S. expires on February 7, 2026. We explored a student visa option that might have allowed us to stay a bit...
by ivan@lwbc.org | May 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
Note: our situation has many details and nuances. Below is the short version. If you want more details, feel free to read in the appendix and the footnotes numbered (1), (2), (3), and (4) for the fine details. We have been serving in the U.S. under a Religious visa (R...
by ivan@lwbc.org | Jun 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Duckstein family joined our staff at the end of 2023 and are excited to be a part of their first full summer camp experience. Their time at camp has been filled with many ups and downs but through it all, they are so thankful for God’s provision and care. Before...