This post will explore some of the features of membership transfers, using First Baptist Church, Vancouver as a case study. "Transferring your letter" is more of a perfunctory act between churches who are merely shuffling members as though they are numbers on a score board.Do you want new ways to welcome members into your church? Check out these top church membership welcome letter templates and best practices. You'll also need to fill out IRS form 3500 and submit it to the California Franchise Tax Board. This is a special Lord's Day as we contemplate the matter of church membership.