A Daughter Work is a developing congregation that has met consistently for at least three months and is the result of intentional efforts by an established Mother Church to plant a new congregation.

A Daughter Work holds at least one weekly service separate from the Mother Church and operates under the general oversight of the Mother Church pastor.

A Daughter Work must receive approval from either the District North American Missions Executive Committee (in accordance with the UPCI Manual) or the District Board before it can be listed in the annual UPCI Directory.

The Daughter Work Application is to be completed only by the pastor of the Mother Church.

The purpose of a Daughter Work is to plant a new church that will ultimately become self-governing. This model provides a structured path for a developing congregation to grow under pastoral covering while preparing for full church status.

A Daughter Work is an extension of a Mother Church but functions in its own location or context, holding its own services and engaging its own community.

Its focus is to reach new people, establish consistent ministry, and lay the foundation for a fully organized future congregation.