Travis Holownia has a great passion for God and for people. His greatest desire is to see this generation experience what it means to live in the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. God has used Travis in a catalytic way. His speaking and teaching inspires youth, young adults, and all ages by calling the Spirit of God to stir and awaken hearts.

He is the visionary leader of Resurgence Initiatives, a movement started in 2008 seeking to inspire people to arise together. Resurgence focuses on: Reaching People, Reviving Church, and Releasing Leaders. These three mandates are all rooted in the values of being Spirit-Led, Whole, Relational, Fruitful, and Kingdom-minded. They define the colouring lines for Travis and the ministry of Resurgence.

Travis hold degrees in Engineering and Theology, and worked in Management in the Oil & Gas industry before going full-time into vocational ministry. In addition, for eight years he assisted in the organizing and running of Canada’s largest Youth Conference called YC before launching the ministry of Resurgence full-time.

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On March 31st we begin a new round of Living Like a Missionary cohorts, and we’d love for you to be part of it. These 90-minute sessions—offered at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Mountain Time—are designed to equip you to live as an everyday disciple maker right where God has placed you.

In a world hungry for hope, clarity, and authentic faith, we desperately need believers who understand how to join Jesus in His mission in practical, relational ways. This training is foundational for all ministry and Kingdom leadership, giving you the tools, confidence, and posture to make a real difference in the lives of those around you. And you won’t walk alone—you’ll be surrounded by like-minded people who share your heart for mission.

Living Like a Missionary is a key part of NewChurch—the ACOP church-planting initiative—and these cohorts are one of the primary ways we prepare leaders to multiply the Gospel in their communities. Register today and take the next step in becoming the disciple maker God designed you to be.

The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada invites staff, volunteers and supporters of EFC affiliate churches, denominations, ministry organizations, and academic institutions to join them for a free online Presentation and Prayer Forum on March 26, 2026. 

Easter is on April 5. Many Canadians, seekers, and unchurched people will attend Christmas and Easter church services. These are opportune times for churches to serve their communities and offer compelling glimpses of the gospel. These also provide an opportunity for faith-filled, missional prayer for church unity and gospel witness.

If you are interested, register below!

Nominations are now open for ACOP's Distinguished Service and Grace & Hope awards. These awards will be presented at our Stirred Up conference this coming May.

For further information, click below! Nominations are due April 1, 2026.

It’s the familiar Passover meal, commemorating Israel’s deliverance from slavery in Egypt. The table is laden with all the traditional ingredients: piles of warm, unleavened bread, an entire roast lamb, the symbolic bowl of salty water, charosheth paste, bitter herbs and the four communal cups of wine. But then Jesus begins saying strange, unfamiliar things: He tears a piece of bread, looks me in the eye and says, ‘Take and eat, this is my body.’ He holds aloft one of the four wine cups and says, ‘Drink, this is my blood.’

How do I feel about this invitation?

Listen to the rest here: Journey to the Cross: Walk With Jesus this Lent

"Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, 'Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.'" -Matthew 26:27-29 NIV

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