In April of 1984, Joseph B. Keeler, president of the MGM, visited Nauru, in which a branch was organized with 16 members.

[3] Church membership increases and declines with the demand of the phosphate rock, the island's chief export.

Because of restrictions on proselytizing, church representatives are only allowed temporary visits to the island.

[4] The first couple to make periodic visits was Raymond and Lorraine Schmedes beginning in 1998.

Due to its location within the Marshall Islands/Kiribati Mission, it is anticipated it will be in the Tarawa Kiribati Temple district after it is dedicated.