The Abide conference
“If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” - John 15:7
October 24-26
at 362 S Schmale rd, Carol Stream, IL
What is the abide conference?
Abide is a multi-day conference designed to immerse attendees in the transformative power of abiding in the Lord, as described in John 15. Through deep prayer, worship, and soaking in God’s presence, participants will experience profound spiritual renewal and empowerment. This event goes beyond just inspiration—it's a hands-on training ground for those who want to walk in miracles, signs, and wonders, learning how to facilitate the supernatural in their everyday lives. Led by Chuck Parry, director of Bethel Redding’s renowned healing rooms, Abide offers a unique opportunity to encounter the living God and receive practical teaching on carrying His presence and power wherever you go.
Abide Conference Guest Speakers
ChUck Parry
Healing Rooms Director at Bethel, Redding
Chuck Parry’s life is marked by both faith and the miraculous. He’s seen the dead raised, food multiplied, storms move out of the way, the supply of heaven released through supernatural finances, and countless people healed and their lives transformed.
A church-planting pastor in Colorado for 20 years, Chuck is now the Director of Bethel Healing Rooms in Redding, CA. His vision is for creating open-Heaven Communities where believers live to honor the very real presence of God among us and within us, according to His word, coming together in love and seeing miracles break out. He is the author of the books Free Falling – True Stories of One Man’s Leap Into the Miraculous, and Alignment – Live a Life of Miracles. Married since 1977, Chuck and his wife Linda have three children and five grandchildren.
Ben Dominguez
Founder of Expedition 61
Expedition 61 was born out of a dream to marry discipleship and a love for creation. Ben’s vision is to empower people in their God-given identity and provide excellent training in outdoor sports and recreation. He does this through experiential education, mentoring, and leadership training, primarily in trip/expedition settings.
Ben has an unquenchable thirst for adventure and an unceasing desire to see the love and the power of God on display for all. He has been running a powerful sailing and water-walking curriculum for the last 15 years in Florida and the Caribbean.
Matthew Dominguez
Christian Philosopher
Matthew is a literature teacher, adventure activator, educational trainer, speaker, and writer. He loves stories and utilizing great literature to unlock the life-transforming power of language and story.
Matthew is the creator of “Expedition 3:15 - An Adventurous Philosophical Approach to Worldview.” This publication seeks to unite the fragmented schools of thought and bring them together again into the knowledge of the fullness of Jesus Christ.
Joe Cirafici
Owner of Cirafici Real Estate
Joe is a man of great ambition. He believes God for above and beyond what most people would dream of. From humble beginnings, Joe has built himself, his family, his business, and much more on a foundation of God’s wisdom and an unshakable trust for God to deliver on His promises. Joe has seen the reward for this kind of limitless faith and he is passionate about igniting this same faith in others.
Joe is currently running a thriving real estate company, leading the youth ministry at Family Life, and working to instill faith into the marketplace of Carol Stream and beyond.
JoE Barlow
Founder of Family Life and Joseph Barlow Ministries
Joe’s greatest ministry training was as a father of 7 children and now grandfather to 6 grandchildren. Much business experience was Joe’s preparation for ministry along with serving as a worship leader, audio engineer, Music Ministry Coordinator, Bible School Director and staff pastor. Joe has a call to the nations as well as a mantle of fatherhood.
Being led by the Spirit is the essential element of Joe’s ministry and his life. Drawing people to God, to relationship with Him, to experience Him, to know Him; that’s the focus of Joe’s life.