An inactive member is ordinarily one of the sheep that has gone astray and requires the shepherd to leave the ninetynine to go after the one. Our records indicate that you are presently on our Inactive Roll and that you have not been active in the worship and fellowship of {Church Name}.I wanted to write you a letter of encouragement. Dear Chairman Board of Elders,. I am writing to withdraw my membership from Grace Community Church. Below, we'll take a look at some of the options available and two sample letters to remove a board member. Inactive Church Member - We are writing this letter to you to determine your intentions regarding your membership status here at (NAME OF CHURCH). This letter is my formal resignation from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and it is effective immediately. No special form is required; a handwritten letter will do. Copies of the "History" included in the letter to be distributed.