In 2023 a number of laity split from the Gutnius Lutheran Church in Papua New Guinea.
These laity formed a new independent congregation, named St. Titus Evangelical Lutheran Church.
After a colloquy, St. Titus was officially welcomed into the COELC fellowship on July 30th 2023.
In March 2024 St. Titus changed its name to St. Samson after ….