# Ministry Journal — Field Service Assistant

> Field service organizer for Jehovah's Witnesses to track ministry activities and goals. (iPhone/iPad app by Maurice Brown.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ministry-journal/id6477761831 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Maurice Brown](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730380428)
- Category: Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 29 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-04-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-02
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ministry-journal/id6477761831/reviews.md

## What is Ministry Journal?

Ministry Journal is an application designed for Jehovah’s Witnesses to organize their ministry. It allows users to keep track of call notes and maintain records of their field service activity.

Reports
View your monthly field service report at a glance
Manually update your total number of Bible Studies. 
Automatically carry forward part hours to the following month.

Calendar
Schedule appointment reminders for bible studies or return visits.
Add alerts to your events to be displayed in the notification Center.
Hours, visits, and events color coded for monthly overview. 

Calls
Keep track of your call's contact details, visit notes, placements, and video showings. 
Pin priority calls to the top of your list. 
View your calls on a map and your location relative to them.

Progress
Set monthly and yearly goals for your ministry and track your progress. 
Visually see how you are doing on your time
Review service years as a whole


Ministry Journal requires a monthly or yearly subscription for all access that begins at startup. This is to ensure the cost can be covered to maintain this app on the App Store and support future development and improvements. We appreciate all who support the hard work and dedication in developing an app to help publishers and pioneers in their ministry!

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Track call notes and contact details
- Schedule appointment reminders
- Color-coded calendar events
- Set and track ministry goals
- View calls on a map
- Monthly field service reports

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ministry-journal/id6477761831/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love this app!

*2026-03-01*

We have new territory and this app is a lifesaver for helping locate homes.  I love that you can just click the navigation button and it shows the house.   I love the map feature too for “who had a call in this area?”

### 4/5 — Possible ServicePlanner Replacement

*2026-01-04*

I’m actively looking for a possible replacement for the ServicePlanner app that I’ve used for years to track return visits and ministry hours. While I’ve really appreciated ServicePlanner, it no longer appears to be actively maintained, which prompted me to explore alternatives.

Ministry Journal covers many of the features I’m looking for. It provides a solid way to record notes on calls, track publications placed or videos shown, and manage ministry activity in a structured, thoughtful way. A major advantage for me is cross-platform support: it works on iPhone and iPad, and also has a native Mac app. Syncing is handled through iCloud rather than Dropbox, which I strongly prefer.

I also appreciate the ability to set personal monthly goals (such as hours) and track progress against them. The app uses Apple’s latest Liquid Glass design language, feels modern and polished, and appears to be regularly updated by the developer.

Ministry Journal uses a subscription model, which I personally see as a positive. For apps like this, ongoing revenue is important to support long-term updates and maintenance (Luke 14:28–30). I’ve subscribed on a monthly basis and plan to run it in parallel with ServicePlanner for the next few months to evaluate how it performs in real-world use.

It’s not a 1:1 replacement for ServicePlanner yet, but it has real potential. One area for improvement would be better transparency and tooling around known issues. I believe I’ve encountered a couple of software defects, and it would be helpful to have a clear way to review known issues and report bugs outside of leaving an App Store review or sending an email.

Overall, Ministry Journal is a promising, modern option for ministry tracking, and I’m optimistic about its future as it continues to evolve.

### 5/5 — Nice and Easy to Use

*2024-12-01*

The app is setup in an easy to use way. Appreciate the calendar feature for planning return visits to help keep things organized. It would be nice if calls could be sorted by last call date so your oldest calls could be at the top of the list.

### 1/5 — Charged my account

*2024-09-23*

I really don’t like this app…..I like the territory part ….but there are no instructions how to input your donor call or any way to contact any one for help…….canceling subscription

**Developer response:** Sorry for the problems you had with the app. 
Please feel free to contact mocomp.info@gmail.com to discuss your concerns in more detail and how we could’ve improved your experience!

### 5/5 — Simple to use and detailed

*2024-08-03*

This app has many helpful functions without the clutter. It also includes a territory house to house record keeping function. Practical and simple for an easy user experience.

### 5/5 — Developed by a successful pioneer

*2024-05-06*

This pioneer understands what information we need to input after each call. Can’t thank him enough for the app.

## Frequently asked questions about Ministry Journal

### What is Ministry Journal?

Ministry Journal is a field service assistant designed for Jehovah's Witnesses to organize their ministry. It helps users track call notes, field service activity, and schedule appointments.

### Does Ministry Journal have ads?

No, Ministry Journal does not contain advertisements. The app is supported by subscriptions to cover development and maintenance costs.

### What are the subscription options for Ministry Journal?

Ministry Journal offers both monthly and yearly subscription plans. Both plans include a 1-month free trial. The monthly subscription is $0.99 and the yearly subscription is $9.99.

### How does Ministry Journal help with scheduling?

Ministry Journal allows you to schedule appointment reminders for Bible studies or return visits. You can add alerts to your events, which will be displayed in the notification center.

### Can I set goals in Ministry Journal?

Yes, you can set monthly and yearly goals for your ministry within the app. Ministry Journal provides visual tracking to help you see your progress towards these goals.

### What kind of reports can I view in Ministry Journal?

You can view your monthly field service report at a glance. The app also allows you to manually update your total Bible Studies and automatically carries forward part hours to the following month.

### Is Ministry Journal available on all devices?

Ministry Journal is supported on iPhones and iPads, as indicated by its compatibility with these devices.

### How often is Ministry Journal updated?

The latest version of Ministry Journal is 6.1, and it was last updated on March 6, 2026. This suggests a commitment to ongoing improvements and maintenance.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.1 — 2026-03-06

Fixed a bug that calculated the per month hours on the progress tab.
Fixed a bug that showed videos as placements for visits

### 6.0 — 2026-02-20

- Switch between goals and pioneer tracker more easily
- Call backup functionality now available
- Navigating between service years in summary improved
- Bug fixes

### 5.2 — 2025-10-14

- Fix error where calendar was off by a day in certain regions
- Fix error that didn't allow territories to be imported from Territory Helper

### 5.1 — 2025-10-11

Fix issue that prevent users from sharing their calls with other users
Fix calculation errors in the Progress Tracker
New option to archive calls instead of deleting them

### 5.0 — 2025-09-17

– Updated UI to match upcoming iOS 26
– Updated Tracker interface: 
New Daily and Monthly Average Tracker
New Service vs Credit Hours Tracker
– Fixed issue with sharing calls
– Bug fixes

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## More apps by Maurice Brown

- [House-to-House](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/house-to-house/id6480382147)

All apps by Maurice Brown: https://appshunter.io/developer/1730380428

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