Multi-Campus Overview
SoapBox fully supports multi-campus churches. Manage multiple locations while maintaining unified branding, data, and administration.Setting Up Campuses
Adding a Campus
1
Access Settings
Go to Admin > Settings > Campuses.
2
Add Campus
Click Add Campus.
3
Campus Details
Enter:
- Campus name
- Address
- Service times
- Contact info
4
Assign Leadership
Designate campus pastor/admin.
5
Save
Campus is now active.
Campus Information
Each campus has:- Unique name and identifier
- Physical address
- Service times
- Staff assignments
- Custom branding (optional)
- Contact information
Campus Structure
Organizational Models
Centralized
One admin team manages all campuses centrally.
Distributed
Each campus has admin autonomy within guidelines.
Hybrid
Central oversight with campus-level flexibility.
Data Separation
Configure what’s shared vs. separate:| Data Type | Options |
|---|---|
| Members | By campus / All access |
| Events | Campus-specific / Org-wide |
| Groups | By campus / Cross-campus |
| Giving | Per campus / Combined |
| Content | Shared / Campus-specific |
Member Management
Campus Assignment
Members are associated with a campus:- Self-select during sign-up
- Admin assignment
- Based on address proximity
Member Visibility
Control who sees what:- Campus staff see their campus members
- Central staff see all members
- Members see their campus by default
- Cross-campus visibility optional
Transfers
Move members between campuses:- Find member profile
- Click Transfer Campus
- Select new campus
- Confirm transfer
Campus-Specific Content
Events
Campus events can be:- Campus-only - Only that location’s members see it
- Multi-campus - Available at multiple locations
- All-campus - Church-wide events
Groups
Small groups can be:- Tied to specific campus
- Open to all campuses
- Online/hybrid without campus
Announcements
Target communications:- All campuses
- Specific campus(es)
- Based on member location
Campus Staff & Permissions
Campus-Level Roles
Assign campus-specific permissions:| Role | Access |
|---|---|
| Campus Pastor | Full campus access |
| Campus Admin | Administrative functions |
| Campus Staff | Operational tools |
| Campus Ministry Lead | Ministry within campus |
Permission Boundaries
Campus staff typically can:- Manage campus members
- Create campus events
- View campus reports
- Send campus communications
- Access other campus data
- Modify organization settings
- View cross-campus reports (unless granted)
Central Administration
Organization-level admins can:- Access all campuses
- Run cross-campus reports
- Manage org-wide settings
- Assign campus leadership
Giving Across Campuses
Fund Structure
Options for organizing giving: Unified Funds:- One General Fund for all campuses
- Donations pooled centrally
- Simplified reporting
- Each campus has own funds
- Giving tracked per location
- Campus-level budgets
- Some funds shared (General)
- Some campus-specific (Building)
Giving Reports
Run reports by:- Individual campus
- All campuses combined
- Campus comparison
- Trend analysis by location
Campus Branding
Shared Branding
Default: All campuses share:- Main logo
- Color scheme
- App appearance
Campus Customization
Optional per-campus elements:- Campus-specific logo/wordmark
- Service time display
- Location imagery
- Custom welcome message
Reporting & Analytics
Campus Comparison
Compare metrics across locations:- Attendance trends
- Engagement rates
- Giving totals
- Growth rates
Roll-Up Reporting
Aggregate reports showing:- Total organization metrics
- Campus breakdown
- Trends over time
Campus Dashboards
Each campus has its own dashboard:- Campus-specific metrics
- Local events and activity
- Campus member stats
Campus Communication
Targeting
Send communications to:- All campuses
- Selected campuses
- Individual campus
- Cross-campus by other criteria
Templates
Use campus-specific variables:{{campus_name}}{{campus_address}}{{campus_service_times}}{{campus_pastor}}
Campus Check-In
Location-Based Check-In
Each campus has:- Own check-in stations
- Campus-specific labels
- Local attendance tracking
- Room assignments
Roaming Families
Families visiting different campus:- Check in at any location
- Profile moves with them
- Attendance tracked everywhere
Best Practices
Clear Data Strategy
Clear Data Strategy
Decide early what’s shared vs. separate. Changing later is harder.
Consistent Experience
Consistent Experience
Members should have similar experience regardless of campus.
Empower Local Leaders
Empower Local Leaders
Give campus staff autonomy within clear guidelines.
Unified Reporting
Unified Reporting
Even with distributed management, maintain visibility into all campuses.
Communication Coordination
Communication Coordination
Coordinate communications to avoid overwhelming members with multiple campus messages.
Regular Sync
Regular Sync
Campus leaders should regularly align on strategy and best practices.