In August 2019, a conference was held to end an ongoing theological debate within the church. As a result of the deliberations, the conference resolved to divide the church into two in a legitimate manner. The WAC formally approved the resolution of the conference of which regulates the division of the church and the inheritance by both groups led by Archbishop Lwanga Tusubira and Archbishop Dr. Johnson, and the group named the Continuing Anglican Church (Coanch) led by Archbishop Sato. In September, the WAC and the Coanch arrived at a partnership agreement and agreed to maintain mutual cooperation and mutual apostolic succession.