Welcome to SoapBox for Churches
SoapBox provides everything your church needs to connect with members, manage operations, and grow your community. This guide will help you get your church set up and running.Is SoapBox Right for Your Church?
Small Churches
Perfect for churches of any size, with tools that scale as you grow.
Multi-Campus
Full support for multiple locations and campuses.
Tech-Forward
Modern tools for digital ministry without requiring technical expertise.
Community-Focused
Built to foster genuine connection and spiritual growth.
What You Get
For Your Members
- Daily Bible reading and devotionals
- S.O.A.P. journaling
- Prayer wall
- Community feed
- Small group connections
- Online giving
- Event RSVPs
For Your Staff
- AI-powered sermon tools
- Video editing studio
- Volunteer management
- Event planning
- Communications hub
- Analytics dashboard
For Your Church
- Member management
- Donation processing
- Multi-campus support
- Custom branding
- Secure data handling
- Integration options
Setup Process Overview
1
Create Church Account
Register your church and verify ownership.
2
Configure Settings
Set up branding, preferences, and basic options.
3
Add Staff
Invite key staff members and assign roles.
4
Import Members
Bring in your existing member database (optional).
5
Launch
Invite your congregation to join.
Step 1: Create Church Account
Register Your Church
- Visit soapboxsuperapp.com/churches
- Click Register Your Church
- Enter church information:
- Church name
- Primary address
- Phone number
- Website (optional)
- Denomination (optional)
- Create admin account
- Submit for verification
Verification Process
We verify church registrations to:- Prevent duplicate listings
- Ensure legitimacy
- Protect your church’s identity
What We Check
- Church website or social media presence
- Physical address verification
- Contact information accuracy
While verification is pending, you can begin configuring your account. Members just can’t join yet.
Step 2: Initial Configuration
Church Profile
Complete your church profile:- Upload church logo
- Add cover/hero image
- Write church description
- Add service times
- Set contact information
Basic Settings
Configure core settings:- Time zone
- Default language
- Privacy defaults
- Communication preferences
Feature Selection
Enable features for your church:- Community feed
- Prayer wall
- Groups
- Events
- Giving
- Check-in
- And more…
Step 3: Add Staff
Creating Staff Accounts
1
Go to Users
Navigate to Admin > Users > Staff.
2
Invite Staff
Click Invite Staff Member.
3
Enter Details
Add their email and name.
4
Assign Role
Select appropriate role and permissions.
5
Send Invite
They receive email to create their account.
Staff Roles
| Role | Best For | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Admin | Executive staff | Full access |
| Pastor | Pastoral staff | Ministry + pastoral tools |
| Staff | General staff | Ministry tools |
| Ministry Lead | Department heads | Their ministry area |
Step 4: Import Members (Optional)
Why Import?
Importing existing members lets you:- Launch with your full congregation
- Preserve historical data
- Avoid manual data entry
- Send invitations easily
Import Options
CSV Import:- Export from your current system
- Format to SoapBox template
- Upload and map fields
- Review and confirm
- Planning Center
- Church Community Builder
- Breeze
- Elvanto
- Custom integrations
New Members
If starting fresh, members can:- Sign up themselves
- Be invited by email
- Join via church code
- Register at events
Step 5: Launch
Pre-Launch Checklist
Before inviting your congregation:- Church profile complete
- Logo and images uploaded
- Settings configured
- Key staff added
- Test account created
- Initial content posted
- Giving set up (if using)
Invitation Methods
Personal Invites:- Email invitations from admin panel
- Personal invitation links
- SMS invitations
- Announcement in services
- Church website link
- Social media posts
- Printed materials with QR codes
- Unique church code
- Members enter code to connect
- Simple and memorable
Launch Communication
Tell your church what to expect:- What SoapBox is
- Why you’re using it
- How to download/sign up
- Key features to try first
- Where to get help
Post-Launch
First Week
- Monitor new member sign-ups
- Respond to questions quickly
- Encourage engagement
- Share helpful tips
- Gather feedback
First Month
- Review analytics
- Identify engaged vs. inactive
- Send re-engagement messages
- Refine features
- Expand usage
Ongoing
- Regular content updates
- Feature rollouts
- Training sessions
- Continuous improvement
Getting Help
Support Resources
Documentation
Comprehensive guides for every feature.
Support Team
Email support@soapboxsuperapp.com for help.
Onboarding
Live setup assistance for Pro plans.
Community
Connect with other churches using SoapBox.