author
J. W. (John Wilmot) Mahood
1864–1955
A Canadian-born writer and Methodist minister, he built his reputation on clear, practical books about preaching, pastoral work, and Christian faith. His long career joined church leadership with a steady stream of thoughtful religious writing.
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The Art of Soul-Winning
by J. W. (John Wilmot) Mahood
About the author
Born in 1864, John Wilmot Mahood was a Canadian-born author, educator, and Methodist minister whose work centered on religion and pastoral life. He is best known for writing accessible books on preaching, ministry, and Christian thought, bringing a teacher’s clarity to subjects meant for clergy and general readers alike.
Mahood spent much of his life in church and academic settings, and that background shaped the tone of his writing: careful, practical, and aimed at helping people think seriously about faith without unnecessary complexity. His books reflect the concerns of Protestant ministry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially the everyday work of preaching and spiritual guidance.
He died in 1955. Although he is not widely known today, his work still offers a glimpse into the religious world of his era and the kind of thoughtful instruction valued by ministers and readers of devotional and theological literature.