Duplicating a Journey

NextSteps, a powerful digital tool developed by the Jesus Film Project, offers robust features for creating and managing digital journeys. This guide will walk you through the process of duplicating a journey and managing your journey library, allowing you to test and refine your digital ministry strategies effectively.

Why Duplicate a Journey?

Duplicating a journey is an excellent way to:

• Test modifications without affecting the original journey
• Create variations for different audiences or purposes
• Experiment with new content or structures
• Preserve successful journey templates for future use

Step-by-Step Guide to Duplicating a Journey

Step 1: Access the NextSteps Dashboard

1. Log in to your NextSteps account.
2. Navigate to the dashboard by clicking either:
   • The NextSteps icon at the top left of the screen
   • The menu icon at the top left of the screen

Step 2: Locate the Journey to Duplicate

1. In the dashboard, find the journey you want to duplicate.
2. Click on the menu icon next to the journey name.

Step 3: Duplicate the Journey

1. In the dropdown menu, select "duplicate".
2. A new journey will appear in your dashboard with an orange icon next to it.
   • This orange icon indicates that the journey is new and has not been edited.
3. The new journey will have the same name as the original, with "copy" added to the end.

Managing Your Journey Library

Archiving a Journey

To remove a journey from your current workspace without deleting it:

1. Click on the menu icon next to the journey name.
2. Select "archive" from the dropdown menu.

Deleting a Journey

If you want to discard a journey:

1. Click on the menu icon next to the journey name.
2. Select "Trash" from the dropdown menu.
3. The journey will be moved to the Trash folder.

Restoring a Deleted Journey

To recover a journey from the Trash folder:

1. Navigate to the Trash folder in your dashboard.
2. Find the journey you want to restore.
3. Click on the menu icon next to the journey name.
4. Select "restore" from the dropdown menu.

Best Practices for Journey Management

1. Naming Conventions: Develop a clear naming system for your journeys to easily identify originals and variations.
2. Regular Review: Periodically review your journey library to archive or delete outdated content.
3. Testing Strategy: Use duplicated journeys to A/B test different approaches and content.
4. Version Control: Keep notes on changes made to duplicated journeys for easy comparison and analysis.

Leveraging Journey Duplication for Digital Ministry

1. Audience Segmentation: Create variations of journeys tailored to different demographics or spiritual stages.
2. Language Localization: Duplicate journeys to create versions in multiple languages.
3. Seasonal Adaptations: Modify journeys for different seasons or events in the church calendar.
4. Content Experimentation: Test different media types, call-to-actions, or storytelling approaches.

For more detailed information on using NextSteps and its features, including journey management, visit the NextSteps Support Page. Additionally, explore the Jesus Film Project Tools for more resources to enhance your digital ministry efforts.Remember, effective journey management is key to creating impactful digital ministry experiences. By mastering these duplication and management techniques, you can continually refine and improve your outreach strategies, ensuring that your message reaches and resonates with your intended audience.