Nucleus Church is a website builder designed specifically for churches. It offers an easy-to-use, section-based editor with templates tailored for church websites, including features for sermons, events, giving, and community. However, it does not include a built-in community forum or discussion feature.
That's where Website Toolbox comes in. You can embed a fully featured discussion forum directly into your Nucleus Church site, or simply link to your forum from your site's navigation. Either way, you get user accounts, moderation tools, and real-time conversations.
This works really well for:
- Church member communities
- Small group discussions
- Prayer request boards
- Youth ministry forums
- Volunteer coordination
- New member welcome areas
- Event follow-up discussions
This step-by-step guide walks you through the process:
Step-by-Step: Add Your Forum
Option A: Embed the forum:
- Log in to your Website Toolbox account or create a new forum if you don't already have one.
- Go to Integrate → Embed → Embed your forum , and copy the embed code.
- Log in to your Nucleus Church dashboard at nucleus.church.
- Click Web in the sidebar, then click Pages.
- Click Edit on an existing page, or click + Create New Page to create a new Forum page.
- In the Page Editor, click + Add New Section.
- Select the HTML (Embed) section type.
- Choose a layout and give your section a name (e.g., "Forum").
- Click Save & Start Editing.
- Click + Add New and select HTML Code.
- Give the code a name (e.g., "Forum Embed").
- Paste your Website Toolbox embed code into the code field.
- For Sizing, choose Responsive (try to fill area) so the forum adapts to different screen sizes.
- Click Save.
- Click Preview to see how the forum looks on your page, then publish when ready.
- Copy the URL of your published Forum page.
- Go back to the Website Toolbox Integrate → Embed → Embed Your Forum and paste your Nucleus Church Forum page URL into the Where is the forum embedded? field.
Option B: Link to the forum:
- Log in to your Website Toolbox account or create a new forum if you don't already have one.
- Copy your forum URL.
- Log in to your Nucleus Church dashboard at nucleus.church.
- Click Web in the sidebar, then click Pages.
- Click Edit on the page where you want the link to appear.
- Add an Information section or edit an existing one.
- Add a button or text link with your forum URL.
- Click Save and publish the page.
Single Sign On
Website Toolbox offers a custom SSO integration service starting at $199.
How to purchase custom SSO integration:
- Log in to your Website Toolbox account.
- Go to Integrate → Single Sign On.
- Under Your Website Builder, select Other from the dropdown.
- Follow the prompts to complete your purchase.
What Your Members Can Do
Once your forum is connected, your members get a full-featured community experience. Website Toolbox includes many more features beyond what's listed here. Visit the Features Tour to see everything that's available.
💬 For Members
- Create and reply to discussion threads
- Like posts
- Upload images and files
- Receive email notifications
- Customize their profile
🛡️ For Admins
- Moderate posts and comments
- Ban users
- Create categories and pin topics
- Customize the forum's appearance
- Manage member permissions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Nucleus Church have a built-in forum feature?
No, Nucleus Church does not currently have a native forum feature. However, you can easily add a forum to your site using Website Toolbox, either by embedding it directly into a page or by linking to it from your navigation.
Should I embed the forum or link to it?
Both work well. Embedding keeps users on your Nucleus Church site and integrates the forum seamlessly into your page layout. Linking is simpler to set up and opens the forum in its own page, which can be a better experience on mobile devices. Choose whichever fits your workflow.
Can I customize the look of my embedded forum?
Yes. Website Toolbox provides a theme editor with a variety of themes you can choose from to match your Nucleus Church site's design. You can customize colors, fonts, layout settings, and more to create a seamless look.
Can I make the forum private or members-only?
Absolutely. You can restrict forum access to logged-in users, create invite-only communities, or charge for access with subscription plans. Website Toolbox also offers custom SSO integration to seamlessly connect your church's member system with the forum.
Will the forum work on mobile devices?
Yes. Website Toolbox forums are fully responsive and work great on phones, tablets, and desktops. If you embed the forum, the iframe adapts to the container size automatically. Website Toolbox also offers a mobile app so your members can participate from their phones.