01 - SoCal new work applications

  • Please complete this form if you desire to launch a new work from the ground up.

    This does not include Daughter Works or Church Relaunches.

    Complete the application here.

  • If you plan on launching a daughter work or preaching point, download daughter work application here.

  • Existing UPCI congregations undergoing a pastoral transition can apply for NAM Status under the following conditions:

    • (1) Undergoing change of pastoral leadership, (2) have a total weekend attendance under 30 people, (3) have less than $25,000 in accounts and assets, and (4) have a difficulty to meet obligations without temporary monthly assistance

    • New pastor agrees to go through NAM training, attend LAUNCH, rebrand the church, relaunch the church utilizing LAUNCH principles and methods, submit to district and sectional leadership, work closely with NAM Director & leadership, and exhibit a spirit of ongoing evangelism and excellence in pursuit of effective methodology.

    Access the church relaunch application here.

02 - UPCI required forms

  • This form begins the process of documenting any new work with the UPCI and the SoCal District.

    This includes:

    Church Plants
    Daughter Works
    Official Preaching Points
    Church Relaunches.
    Existing Congregations Joining UPCI

    Download the application here.

  • To receive NAM status, every church must be affiliated with the UPCI.

    Download the affiliation application here.

03 - Funding applications

  • Church planters can use this application to apply for personal or property support financed by Christmas for Christ. Application will be open from October 15 to January 15. For application information, please read the Policy. Applicant must complete required online CFC training OR have attended Launch Training. Email nam@upci.org for more information.

    To start your application, Click Here.

    For step by step instructions on how to complete these forms, Click Here.

  • UPCI Youth Ministries allocates Move the Mission monies each year to North American Missionaries. The MTM Property Grant is available, and can be used to remodel owned property, purchase property, purchase a building or build new construction. The MTM Portable Church Equipment Grant is available, and can be used to purchase portable (removable) church equipment. Applications are open from June 1 to August 15. For more info, check out the Property Grant Policy and FAQs, or the Portable Church Equipment Policy and FAQs.

    To start your application, Click Here.

    For step by step instructions on how to complete these forms, Click Here.

  • A grant for $2,500 to help launch daughter works.

    Download the application here.

  • A grant for $500 to help potential planters attend NAM’s national LAUNCH training conference.

    Complete application here.

  • The Ladies Ministries of the United Pentecostal Church International provides a generous allocation annually to assist with the emergency needs of church planters.

    To start your application, Click Here.

    For step by step instructions on how to complete these forms, Click Here.

  • This application is for a one-time grant of $2,500 to assist with your project. You may apply at any time. The amount allocated will be counted against your total $25,000 available from MTM funds.

    To start your application, Click Here.

  • SoCal NAM - in partnership with Children’s Ministries and Youth Ministries - offers free or discounted registration for SoCal events such as Kids Camp, Youth Camp, HYC, Esther, etc, for the children of current church planters, NAM status pastors, and district evangelists. Please complete the sponsorship application, and the respective camp leadership will provide you a unique registration code to use. Sponsorship application is here.