If you are joining another church, the pastor will contact your previous church and ask for a letter of transfer. "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. Church Membership Letter Templates - Membership Transfer Letter, business meetings, etc. Fill out Membership Application and sign the covenant. You can also download PDF.