First introduce yourself, for an opportunity to join the team and tell him or her what you think qualifies you to be a productive team member. I urge church members to stop voting to approve the "transfer of a letter" for any member who is not leaving on commendable terms.Do you want new ways to welcome members into your church? Check out these top church membership welcome letter templates and best practices. (A) An example of a "Letter" Style of Membership Transfer. Received a letter and census card. Fill out the census card - return in person or online. Pastor's Weekly Letter; Stewardship. We don't require years of training or expensive courses to become a member of the clergy. Becoming ordained is free, and can be done entirely online.