His announcement states, “I have long struggled with my doubt and uncertainty about Christian Reformed teachings. For many reasons, this struggle has become very intense over the last year, and especially the past few months. I have come to the conclusion that I can in good conscience no longer serve as a pastor in the CRC.”

John Suk, editor of The Banner, from 1993 to 2003, announced he is resigning from ministry in the Christian Reformed Church.

His announcement states, “I have long struggled with my doubt and uncertainty about Christian Reformed teachings. For many reasons, this struggle has become very intense over the last year, and especially the past few months. I have come to the conclusion that I can in good conscience no longer serve as a pastor in the CRC.”

Suk wrote freely about his journey to this point in his recent book Not Sure: A Pastor’s Journey from Faith to Doubt.

Reaction to Suk’s resignation poured in on a Facebook page for CRC pastors. Bryan Berghoef wrote, “We will be losing a strong and needed voice.”

He noted that he hopes to receive a call for ministry in the United Church of Canada.

“I leave with a lot of love for the CRC and thankfulness for the time I’ve been able to serve as a pastor in the CRC,” he said.

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