AI-Powered Ministry
SoapBox includes AI tools designed specifically for church ministry, helping you create content, communicate effectively, and serve your congregation better.SoapBox AI tools are designed to assist and enhance your ministry, not replace the personal, Spirit-led work of serving your congregation.
Available AI Tools
Content Creation
Sermon Companion
Research assistance, outline generation, and illustration suggestions
Devotional Writer
Generate devotional content based on Scripture passages
Social Media Assistant
Create engaging posts for church social media
Email Composer
Draft church communications and newsletters
Communication Tools
Message Translator
Translate content to reach multilingual congregations
Tone Adjuster
Adapt messages for different audiences
Summary Generator
Create summaries of sermons and long content
Announcement Writer
Craft clear, engaging announcements
Sermon Companion
Research Assistance
Get help researching your sermon topic:1
Enter Your Topic
Input your sermon topic, Scripture passage, or theme
2
Select Focus
Choose research focus (historical, theological, practical)
3
Review Results
Get background information, cross-references, and context
4
Export to Sermon Studio
Send useful content directly to your sermon notes
Outline Generation
Create sermon outlines:- Enter your main passage
- Specify sermon length and style
- AI generates structured outline
- Edit and customize as needed
- Add your personal insights
Illustration Finder
Find relevant illustrations:- Input your sermon point
- Get suggested stories and examples
- Filter by type (personal, historical, contemporary)
- Customize for your context
Devotional Writer
Creating Devotionals
Generate devotional content:1
Select Scripture
Choose the Bible passage for your devotional
2
Set Parameters
- Target audience
- Length (short, medium, long)
- Tone (encouraging, challenging, reflective)
3
Generate Draft
AI creates initial devotional content
4
Review and Edit
Add your personal voice and insights
5
Publish
Share with your congregation
Devotional Series
Create themed devotional series:- Multi-day reading plans
- Consistent structure
- Connected themes
- Progress tracking
Social Media Assistant
Post Generation
Create social media content:| Content Type | Best For |
|---|---|
| Scripture Graphics | Daily inspiration |
| Quote Cards | Sermon highlights |
| Event Promotions | Increasing attendance |
| Story Ideas | Behind-the-scenes |
| Engagement Posts | Community building |
Platform Optimization
AI adjusts content for each platform:- Facebook - Longer form, community-focused
- Instagram - Visual, hashtag-optimized
- Twitter/X - Concise, engaging
- YouTube - SEO-optimized descriptions
Content Calendar
Plan your social presence:- Set posting frequency
- AI suggests content themes
- Generate posts in advance
- Schedule across platforms
- Track engagement
Email Composer
Newsletter Assistance
Create church newsletters:- Weekly update templates
- Event announcements
- Prayer request summaries
- Giving updates
- Volunteer appreciation
Communication Templates
Pre-built templates for common needs:- Welcome emails (new members)
- Follow-up messages (visitors)
- Reminder sequences (events)
- Thank you notes (giving, serving)
- Care messages (pastoral)
Personalization
AI helps personalize at scale:- Include member names
- Reference involvement areas
- Customize based on engagement
- Adapt tone appropriately
Message Translator
Multilingual Ministry
Reach your diverse congregation:- Write content in your language
- Select target languages
- AI translates preserving meaning
- Native speaker review (recommended)
- Publish multilingual content
Supported Languages
Common ministry languages:- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Korean
- Chinese (Simplified/Traditional)
- Vietnamese
- And many more
For important communications, we recommend having a native speaker review AI translations.
Summary Generator
Sermon Summaries
Create sermon recaps:- Key points
- Scripture references
- Application steps
- Discussion questions
- Social media snippets
Meeting Notes
Summarize ministry meetings:- Action items
- Decisions made
- Follow-up needed
- Participant assignments
Using AI Responsibly
Best Practices
AI Assists, You Lead
AI Assists, You Lead
Use AI as a starting point, not the final product. Your personal insight, experience, and Spirit-led discernment are irreplaceable.
Always Review Output
Always Review Output
AI can make mistakes. Review all generated content for accuracy, appropriateness, and alignment with your church’s beliefs.
Maintain Your Voice
Maintain Your Voice
Edit AI content to sound like you. Your congregation wants to hear from you, not a generic AI.
Be Transparent When Appropriate
Be Transparent When Appropriate
Consider disclosing AI use when relevant, especially for substantive content.
Protect Privacy
Protect Privacy
Don’t input sensitive member information into AI tools. Keep pastoral conversations confidential.
What AI Does Well
- Research and background information
- First drafts and outlines
- Reformatting and summarizing
- Language translation
- Brainstorming ideas
- Routine communications
What AI Doesn’t Replace
- Personal pastoral care
- Spirit-led sermon development
- Authentic relationship building
- Theological discernment
- Prayer and devotion
- Your unique calling
AI Settings
Configuration
Customize AI behavior:- Go to Settings > AI Tools
- Configure options:
- Default tone/style
- Content length preferences
- Language settings
- Usage limits
Usage Tracking
Monitor AI usage:- View usage history
- Track by team member
- See content generated
- Monitor costs (if applicable)
Getting Started
Quick Start
- Navigate to Ministry > AI Tools
- Choose the tool you need
- Input your request or content
- Review and edit the output
- Use in your ministry
Tips for Better Results
- Be specific in your prompts
- Provide context about your audience
- Include relevant Scripture references
- Specify desired length and tone
- Iterate and refine
Integration
With Sermon Studio
AI tools connect to Sermon Studio:- Import research directly
- Generate outlines
- Create discussion guides
- Export to notes
With Communications
Use AI in your communications:- Draft emails
- Create announcements
- Write social posts
- Generate reports
Future Features
Coming soon:- Voice-to-text sermon transcription
- Automated video captioning
- AI-powered member care suggestions
- Predictive engagement insights