You can always write a formal letter to your local church board stating your request and the reasons why. There are other evidences to support local church membership in the Scriptures.I have found some churches deny the withdrawal of membership while under church discipline. Exodus -17 (Condensed) 1AndGod spoke all these words, saying, 2"I am theLordyour God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. A pastor who refuses to accept an unbiblical membership resignation is deemed to be so strange and out of place that he must be running a cult or something. I am looking for some advice on how to resign my membership at my church, on good terms, but still occasionally attend. Scripture. Scripture is God's Holy Word. The Bible is the believer's necessary spiritual food! If the church you are a member of does not believe or teach the biblical gospel, you need to leave. Now. NBBC Worship Service.