Bishop Elias Mazi Chaakupewa, Diocese of Tabora in Tanzania reminded the diocese not to forget the Body of Christ is a living body. Although it can sometimes feel as though it has become a political organization he urged that its true identity not be forgotten. He stated he would continue to stand with Bishop Lawrence and the faithful members of the diocese as well as uphold them in prayer. God he reminded never changes and the truth of the uniqueness of Jesus Christ must never be denied.

Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown, said Shakespeare.

This is just one of numerous stories of a decades-long history of corruption in the Church of South India that has left Christians cynical that change is possible and good order can ever be restored to the biggest Protestant Church in India. One Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) detective (the equivalent of the FBI) says that the problem remains so widespread in the Church of South India that as many as 15 of the church's 21 bishops have been tainted by corruption over the years.

To keep fiercely opposing Primates from meeting each other, he has split the Primates into three groups which VOL's source called a "divide and rule" strategy to engage different groups with Indaba talks with his new Director of Reconciliation. However, Global South Primates have made it clear they will not be seen in the same room with Katharine Jefferts Schori, The Episcopal Church's Presiding Bishop. They regard her as heretical over doctrinal and sexuality issues.