Sharefaith is a church website and digital media platform built specifically for ministries. Its drag-and-drop website builder helps churches publish sermon libraries, event calendars, registration forms, prayer requests, and more, all without coding. But like most website builders, Sharefaith doesn't 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 Sharefaith website, or simply link to your forum from your site's navigation. Either way, you get user accounts, moderation tools, and real-time conversations for your congregation.
This works really well for:
- Church and ministry communities
- Small group and Sunday school discussions
- Member announcements and prayer requests
- Volunteer coordination
- Events and outreach feedback
- Faith-based support groups
This step-by-step guide walks you through the process:
Step-by-Step: Add Your Forum
Embed the Forum
- Visit sharefaith.com and log in to your account. If you don't have one, click Start Your Free Trial to get started.
- From your dashboard, open the website editor for the page where you want to add the forum. Click the Edit link or pencil icon to enter the editor.
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Get your Website Toolbox embed code:
- 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.
- In the Sharefaith editor, click the content cell where you want the forum to appear.
- Click the Feature button on the editing toolbar, then choose the Embed or Insert HTML option.
- In the pop-up that opens, paste your Website Toolbox embed code into the content field.
- Click Save, then click Save again to apply your changes.
- Publish your website to make the forum live on your page.
- Copy the URL of your published Forum page.
- Configure the embed in your Website Toolbox settings so your forum loads with the correct page URL.
Link to the Forum
- Visit sharefaith.com and log in to your account. If you don't have one, click Start Your Free Trial to get started.
- From your dashboard, open the website editor. Click the Edit link or pencil icon to enter the editor.
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Get your Website Toolbox forum URL:
- Log in to your Website Toolbox account or create a new forum if you don't already have one.
- Copy your forum URL.
- In the Sharefaith navigation, add a link or button for your forum. Use the link tool in the editor to point it to your forum URL.
- Click Save and then publish your website to deploy your changes.
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 Sharefaith have a built-in forum feature?
No, Sharefaith doesn't include a native community forum. However, you can easily add a forum to your church website 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 members on your Sharefaith website 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 church's 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 Sharefaith 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. Combined with the SSO integration, you can seamlessly connect your church's user system with the forum.
Do I need to know how to code?
No. Sharefaith is a no-code, drag-and-drop website builder. You add the forum with a simple embed block, just like you'd add a video, map, or calendar. Paste the embed code or URL and Sharefaith handles the rest.
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.