Biography
W. C. MacDougall was born in Ontario, Canada. He trained as a pharmaceutical chemist. During his time at Hiram College, he spent a lot of time ministering to students. Later, he worked as a pastor and served as the principal of Disciples’ College in St. Thomas. When he realized the need for missionaries in India, he dedicated himself to full-time missionary work.
Key Details:
- Birth: –
- Home Calling: 1935
- Native Place: Ontario, Canada
- Mission Field: India
MacDougall’s first missionary post in India was in Calcutta. There, he had many opportunities to work with students and regularly led Bible classes. In 1910, he moved to Pendra Road and took over the ministry from Neils Madsen.
At Pendra Road, he was involved in evangelism, education, and medical work. Later, he moved to Jabalpur and married Annie Lackey, who was actively ministering to women in Deogarh.
Ministry Work in India:
MacDougall was a respected preacher and evangelist. However, his greatest contribution was as a teacher and principal of the Bible College in Jabalpur. There, he trained many Indian Christian leaders who later spread the Gospel to remote areas of India. Even though he was not a trained doctor, he had good knowledge of basic medicine and often helped people with common health problems during his evangelistic trips.
He also edited Sahayak Patrika, a weekly mission magazine. Annie MacDougall helped by teaching the wives of Bible College students. She found joy in caring for the needy, feeding them, and providing clothing.
In 1926, the MacDougall family returned to Canada. Dr. MacDougall became the pastor of Hillcrest Church of Christ and also taught at the Canadian School of Missions. He passed away in 1935. Annie continued to live in Toronto, supporting their daughters in preparing for missionary work in India.