For Individual Users
Building Consistent Habits
Start Small
Start Small
Don’t try to do everything at once. Start with one habit like daily Bible reading, then add more as it becomes routine.
Set a Specific Time
Set a Specific Time
Choose a consistent time for your devotions. Morning works well for many, but find what works for your schedule.
Use Reminders
Use Reminders
Enable daily reminders in SoapBox to prompt your devotion time. Notifications can help until the habit is automatic.
Don't Break the Chain
Don't Break the Chain
Track your streaks and try to maintain them. Visual progress is motivating!
Effective Bible Study
Use S.O.A.P. Journaling The S.O.A.P. method helps you engage deeply with Scripture:- Scripture - Don’t rush. Read the passage multiple times.
- Observation - Ask: Who, what, when, where, why, how?
- Application - Make it personal and specific to your life.
- Prayer - Respond to God about what you’ve learned.
- Choose a plan that fits your season of life
- It’s okay to fall behind - just pick up where you left off
- Use the audio Bible during commutes or exercise
- Take notes as you read
Prayer Life
Effective Prayer Practices- Keep a running list of prayer requests
- Review answered prayers regularly for encouragement
- Pray for others’ requests on the Prayer Wall
- Set prayer reminders throughout the day
- Use private prayers for sensitive requests
- Share appropriately based on the situation
- Be encouraging when commenting on others’ prayers
Community Engagement
Building Connections- Join a small group early - it’s the fastest path to community
- Engage regularly, not just when you need something
- Celebrate others’ milestones and pray for their needs
- Be authentic in your interactions
For Ministry Leaders
Volunteer Management
1
Clear Role Definitions
Create detailed descriptions for every volunteer position. Include time commitment, responsibilities, and who they report to.
2
Streamlined Onboarding
Use SoapBox workflows to automate volunteer onboarding - application, background check, training, and placement.
3
Consistent Communication
Send weekly updates to your volunteer team. Use groups for ministry-specific communication.
4
Regular Appreciation
Recognize volunteers publicly and privately. Use SoapBox to track and celebrate service milestones.
Content Creation
Sermon Studio Tips- Prepare content early in the week
- Use templates for consistent structure
- Add discussion questions for small groups
- Include relevant Scripture references
- Good lighting makes a huge difference
- Keep videos under 10 minutes when possible
- Add captions for accessibility
- Maintain consistent branding
Event Planning
Successful Events- Create events at least 2 weeks in advance
- Include all relevant details (location, time, what to bring)
- Send reminders at 1 week and 1 day before
- Follow up with attendees after the event
Team Leadership
Leading Your Ministry Team- Hold regular team meetings (use SoapBox groups)
- Share vision and celebrate wins
- Address issues promptly and privately
- Develop future leaders
For Church Administrators
Member Management
Keep Data Clean
Keep Data Clean
Regularly review and update member information. Remove duplicates and update contact details. Good data leads to better communication.
Use Tags Effectively
Use Tags Effectively
Monitor Engagement
Monitor Engagement
Review engagement reports weekly. Reach out to members showing decreased activity before they become inactive.
Respect Privacy
Respect Privacy
Only collect data you need. Be transparent about how member data is used. Follow data protection best practices.
Communication Strategy
Email Best Practices- Send church-wide emails no more than 1-2 times per week
- Segment audiences for relevant messaging
- Use compelling subject lines
- Include clear calls to action
- Reserve push for time-sensitive or important information
- Don’t over-notify - it leads to people disabling notifications
- Personalize when possible
- Test timing for best engagement
- Use different channels for different purposes
- Email for detailed information
- Push for urgent/time-sensitive
- In-app posts for community engagement
- SMS for critical announcements
Giving Optimization
Increase Giving Participation- Make giving easy - reduce steps to complete
- Promote recurring giving
- Share impact stories of how gifts are used
- Thank donors promptly and personally
- Set clear goals and communicate progress
- Use multiple touchpoints (email, push, in-person)
- Celebrate milestones
- Report back on campaign outcomes
Analytics & Reporting
Track What Matters- Focus on metrics that drive action
- Don’t get lost in vanity metrics
- Compare trends over time, not just snapshots
- Share insights with leadership regularly
- Data without action is wasted
- Assign ownership for follow-up on insights
- Test changes and measure results
- Celebrate improvements
General Best Practices
Security
Account Security- Use different passwords for different services
- Never share your login credentials
- Log out on shared devices
- Report suspicious activity immediately
Data Management
Backups- Export important data regularly
- Keep records of giving statements
- Save journal entries for personal archives
- Review privacy settings periodically
- Understand what’s visible to whom
- Be thoughtful about what you share
Getting Help
When Things Go Wrong- Check the FAQ and troubleshooting guides first
- Include detailed information when contacting support
- Be patient - complex issues take time to resolve
- Provide feedback to help us improve
Quick Tips Summary
| Area | Top Tip |
|---|---|
| Bible Reading | Use a reading plan and stick to it |
| Prayer | Keep a list and review answered prayers |
| Community | Join a small group |
| Giving | Set up recurring giving |
| Ministry | Communicate consistently |
| Administration | Keep member data clean |
| Security | Use strong passwords |