Withdrawal of membership. We practice regenerate church membership.In other words, we aim to welcome only true, born-again believers into the fold. You can always write a formal letter to your local church board stating your request and the reasons why. Church members should exercise graciousness and courtesy in leaving a church. There were disturbing political confrontations. This publication explains the benefits and the responsibilities under the federal tax system for churches and religious organizations. If someone "resigns" their membership, then they're gone. After all, the church can't coerce people into staying, can it? So that all may know the joy of the Gospel.