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Church Branding

Customize SoapBox with your church’s visual identity. Your brand helps members feel at home and reinforces your church’s identity across digital touchpoints.

Accessing Brand Settings

Go to Admin > Settings > Branding

Color Scheme

Primary Color

Your main brand color:
  • Used for buttons and links
  • Highlights and accents
  • Navigation elements

Secondary Color

Supporting brand color:
  • Complementary elements
  • Secondary buttons
  • Background accents

How to Set Colors

  1. Enter hex code (e.g., #4F46E5)
  2. Or use color picker
  3. Preview changes
  4. Save when satisfied
Choose colors with good contrast for accessibility. Dark text on light backgrounds (or vice versa) ensures readability.

Color Suggestions

Use CaseRecommendation
ButtonsStrong, vibrant color
LinksDistinguishable from text
BackgroundsSubtle, not overpowering
TextHigh contrast with background

Logo Usage

Logo Placement

Your logo appears:
  • App header
  • Email communications
  • Exported documents
  • Shared content

Logo Formats

Upload multiple versions: Primary Logo
  • Full-color version
  • Horizontal layout preferred
  • SVG or PNG
Dark Mode Logo
  • Light-colored version
  • For dark backgrounds
  • Same dimensions as primary
Icon/Mark
  • Simplified version
  • Square format
  • Used in small spaces

Logo Guidelines

  • Minimum size: 100px height
  • Maximum file size: 2MB
  • Transparent background recommended
  • No additional text or taglines in logo file

Typography

Font Selection

Choose fonts that match your brand: Heading Font
  • Used for titles
  • Can be more distinctive
  • Ensures brand recognition
Body Font
  • Used for content
  • Should be highly readable
  • Clean and professional

Available Fonts

Select from web-safe fonts including:
  • Inter (modern, clean)
  • Roboto (friendly, approachable)
  • Open Sans (neutral, professional)
  • Lato (warm, stable)
  • Plus custom font upload (Pro feature)

Custom Content

Welcome Message

Customize the welcome message new members see:
  • Personal greeting
  • What to do first
  • Who to contact for help
  • Church-specific instructions
Add links to church resources:
  • Church website
  • Give page
  • Contact form
  • Custom pages
Customize app footer:
  • Copyright notice
  • Legal links
  • Contact information

Email Customization

Email Template

Customize automated emails: Header
  • Church logo
  • Brand colors
  • Church name
Footer
  • Church address
  • Social media links
  • Unsubscribe info
  • Legal text

Email Sender

Configure sending identity:
  • From name (e.g., “Grace Community Church”)
  • Reply-to address
  • Signature block

Content Appearance

Community Feed

Customize feed appearance:
  • Card style
  • Image display
  • Interaction buttons

Event Cards

Customize event presentation:
  • Featured image display
  • Information layout
  • RSVP button style

Profile Cards

Member profile appearance:
  • Avatar shape (circle, square, rounded)
  • Info display
  • Badge visibility

Advanced Branding (Pro)

Custom Domain

Use your own domain:
  • church.yourdomain.com
  • Full white-label experience
  • SSL certificate included

Custom CSS

For advanced customization:
  • Override default styles
  • Create unique experiences
  • Requires CSS knowledge

App Icon (Enterprise)

Custom app icon for:
  • PWA installations
  • Home screen icon
  • Browser favicon

Branding Across Features

Giving

Brand your giving experience:
  • Custom giving page header
  • Branded receipts
  • Thank you messages

Check-In

Custom check-in experience:
  • Welcome screens
  • Name tag templates
  • Kiosk branding

Communications

Branded communications:
  • Email headers
  • SMS sender ID (where supported)
  • Push notification icon

Preview & Testing

Preview Mode

See changes before publishing:
  1. Make branding changes
  2. Click Preview
  3. Review across screens
  4. Check mobile appearance
  5. Publish when satisfied

Test Accounts

Use test accounts to verify:
  • Member experience
  • Different role views
  • Email appearance
  • Mobile vs. desktop

Brand Consistency Tips

Use your church’s official logo and colors. Consistency builds recognition.
Ensure sufficient color contrast. Test with accessibility tools.
Most users are on mobile. Ensure branding works on small screens.
Align with your website and social media branding for consistent experience.
Simple, clean branding often outperforms busy, complex designs.

Next Steps