| Name | Comments |
PC-Cillin
 noodyusch@juno.com | 08-09-2008 - 09:43
Hi all!!! Good and nice site!! I ad this site to bookmark!!! Regards!!!!!!! |
Pastor David Morrison Meikle
dmmeikle@hotmail.com | 05-08-2008 - 04:14
Dr Oakley was principal qhen I attended the Scotish Baptist College and I really enjoyed his frienship and love and of cousre his teaching. I enjoyed playing ping pong with him and even beat hima few times, with the threat of a low mark he had a great senso of humeor he also preached at my ordination and my farwell going to Brazil as a Chrush Planter where I cintinue till the present day was sorry and also glad to hear he had gone to be with the Lord he will be sorely missed His one great goal was to train preachers of the Gospel and in memory of him and for Gods glory the last sunday of July I baptised 48 people so his teaching must have payed off please send my love to his family and wife also saying I enjoyed my visits to his house for coffee tea and amazed at his library and sermon outlines all in order and planned to perfection May God Bless his memory forever he was a real prophet in his day. David M Meikle |
John Wilson
johnfwilson@blueyonder.co.uk | 07-06-2008 - 15:46
2008-05-05 00:08:29
I thank God for the privilege of knowing and enjoying fellowship with Ivor Oakley,particularly at a time when I came to feel increasingly isolated in my understanding of the long-established doctrines of grace. It was reassuring and inspiring to find someone who shared the same beliefs; all the more so because of his infinitely superior learning and experience.
I first came to know Ivor and Esme when he agreed to supply a regular ministry to the small Baptist church in which I was a deacon during much of Ivor's time as Principal of the Scottish Baptist College, when we were blessed in giving hospitality to both of them on frequent occasions.
After his retiral my wife and I enjoyed fellowship with them on several occasions at Guisborough.
Although very learned, Ivor was always practical, and gave me much valuable advice as a lay preacher. I recall one such occasion when, with a twinkle in his eye, he said, "Neverunderestimate the value of the children's addres ;sometimes it's the only thing the adults remember!
Only eternity will reveal the impact of his teaching and ministry. |
Richard Darmody
darmodyrichard@hotmail.com | 11-01-2008 - 00:20
I was glad to read tributes to Ivor Oakley. I was one of his students in Belfast in the early 1970s. I am grateful to God for his faithfulness to God and his passion for the New Testament and ministry. |
keijo
keijolepppioja@hotmail.com | 15-12-2007 - 16:02
And God´s people says ."Amen,amen ,glory to God and his victory in Christ. Win and win the lost to him,pray for blessed revival soon,thanks and bless and hope,keijo swedenl |
Philip De Courcy
theulsterknight@aol.com
 http://emmanuelbaptist.com | 28-07-2007 - 15:57
Along with others I celebrate the life, lectures and legacy of Dr. Ivor Oakley. I will always remember his high view of the miniistry reminding us often as Spurgeon said: "If God calls you be a preacher don't stoop to be a king." |
Michael Goodman
tavistock03@aol.com | 14-10-2006 - 22:27
How lovely to find this website. Ivor remains a vivid memory and inspiration to me. His constant encouragement will always be remembered. Regards to Esme too. |
| Brian Hunter | 08-10-2006 - 22:23
Just found the site.Brings back valuable memories of how much I owe to his quality of teaching and skill at chess! |
| Rev Robert King | 02-09-2006 - 18:56
Great man of God, great lover of dogs and a big influence on me.
Former student of IBC, 1976-1979 |
Brian D. Harper (Australia)
harperbc@iinet.net.au
http://noblebaptist.org | 09-08-2006 - 14:36
I am delighted to discover this site. I remember Mr.Oakley as a man of noted ability and genuine humility. With thanks to our gracious God. |
leandra hale
leandrahale@btinternet.com | 17-06-2006 - 21:42
Ivor was a great encoragement to me as a christian during my years at Guisbrough. Also grateful to him travelling to ENNISKILLEN, N.Ireland to undertake our marriage cermony in 1997.
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Su Berkeley
sberkeley@omsinternational.co.uk | 02-05-2006 - 15:02
I am grateful for Dr Oakley starting me on the enjoyment of New Testament Greek ..... and grateful for being able to enjoy his teaching even while he enjoys the presence of the Lord...thanks for the thoughful hard work on this site.. Su |
Stephen Fenton
Stephen@lhm.ca
http://www.lhm.ca | 30-03-2006 - 18:09
Dr Oakley was a wonderful character who inspired many of us in ministry. His passion for encouraging the flock has meant more and more to me as the years have passed. |
Paul O'Driscoll
paul@tippfellowship.org
http://www.Tippfellowship.org | 02-03-2006 - 21:22
I think I heard Doctor Oakley preach just once but this is a wonderful way to remember him. I do hope that many will profit from this site. |
cajetan
cajetansimoes@hotmail.com | 24-02-2006 - 12:14
happy to read such good matter and profit from it |
Robert & Mary Boan (Australia)
maryroblabon@hotmail.com | 16-02-2006 - 08:22
Glad to have found this site.
Fond memories of Dr.Ivor Oakley. He really taught me the New Testament in depth and how to study it, preach and teach it. Even managed to lay the foundations of N.T. Greek for me, against all odds! |
Jim Murdock
jim_murdock@hotmail.com | 16-10-2005 - 14:11
Warm greetings to Esme, Averil, Ruth and Margaret!
Ivor was not only an inspiration to me, but probebly the most significant influence on me as a Christian. He was my pastor who baptised me, my tutor at College who taught me, and ultimately my friend. This is a wonderful website which I will visit regularly. |
kay prentice
kayprentice@yahoo.co.uk | 02-10-2005 - 18:23
I will always be grateful for the teaching received from Dr Oakley. This site is a great tribute to his God-given ministry. |
stuart mcnarry
smcnarry@sbcglobal.net | 20-09-2005 - 00:21
I am very grateful to the Lord for the influence of Doctor Oakley. It has served me well. |
Laurie Hayes
lmhayes@ntlworld.com | 08-09-2005 - 13:36
Agnes and I remember Ivor with great fondness. He always encouraged us at college in our preparation for ministry. |
David Whitmarsh
david.whitmarsh@ntlworld.com
http://www.agbcse.org.uk | 17-08-2005 - 11:56
This is an excellent resource and we deeply appreciate the efforts you are making. We have fond memories of Ivor and our lives and ministry have been deeply influenced by his godly example and teaching. |
Sarah Dalrymple (nee Crowe)
sarah@belvoir163.fsnet.co.uk | 28-02-2005 - 17:38
With fond memories of my Principal, Dr Oakley, whose preaching and teaching had a profound influence upon so many of us as we went on to serve the Lord in different contexts. |
Rev Harry Thomson
revht@tiscali.co.uk | 15-02-2005 - 11:35
Ivor was a mentor to me and has had a great influence on my life and ministry. I recall the day when he was lecturing at the IBC and leant over the lectern and said with passion and great feeling "Remember, few men finish well.". That had a profound effect on me. He finished well. |
