I have found some churches deny the withdrawal of membership while under church discipline. The Bible contains at least five strands of evidence for local church membership.John Piper speaks about how to magnify Christ in the workplace. I am looking for some advice on how to resign my membership at my church, on good terms, but still occasionally attend. In its final, formal, and public stage, church discipline involves removing a church member from membership in the church and participation in the Lord's Table. But Paul commanded the church to deal with the sinning member, not leave the church (1 Corinthians 13). A low view of the church. There is no chapter and verse that commands you to be a church member.