You can always write a formal letter to your local church board stating your request and the reasons why. We create curriculum, training, and resources to help every ministry leader reimagine what their church does for kids and teenagers.Some have concluded that a church member needs permission from the elders to leave a church. Here in Florida there is a state statute which addresses suspending or terminating a member of a nonprofit corporation. Allowing unbelievers to serve communicates "you matter. We must sometimes encourage the congregation to permit members to leave. Even if we don't fully agree with their reasons for leaving. I am looking for some advice on how to resign my membership at my church, on good terms, but still occasionally attend.