The first missionaries arrived in 1992 under request of the Mongolian government in effort to improve higher education in the country following the collapse of the Soviet Union.

[5] In May 1992, Elders Merlin Lybbert and Monte Brough, members of the Asia Area presidency, went to Mongolia to explore the possibility of the Church providing humanitarian aid.

Under the request of Mongolian government, the church sent six missionary couples to improve the higher education system in Mongolia.

[10][1] In May 2011, Elder Jeffery R. Holland visited Ulaanbaatar to meet with government officials, missionaries, and members of the Church.

In 1996, church-sponsored humanitarian projects included the support of the Mongolian Scout Association, training of professional accountants, cold weather housing, teaching English, and relief for victims of grass fires.

In the year 2000, after a severe dzud followed by a harsh drought, Mongolian government leaders requested international assistance.

[8] The church has provided medical equipment and supplies and training for hospitals and individuals, implemented several clean water projects, implemented programs to help people struggling with drug and alcohol addictions, job training, education, as well as several other humanitarian service projects.

As of February 2023, 2 stakes and a district existed in Mongolia:[15] In addition, a church Employment Resource Center is located in Ulaanbaatar.

On October 1, 2023, during a General Conference address, LDS President Russell M. Nelson announced plans to build a temple in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.