It is one of the churches for the Øyestad parish which is part of the Arendal prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Agder og Telemark.

The white, wooden church was built in a long church design in 1882 using plans originally drawn up by the architect Wilhelm Hanstein.

It was likely the first church built in Southern Norway in the Swiss chalet style.

The church has a large distinctive tower above the main entrance.

In 1990, the interior was repainted a gray-violet color following the recommendations from the National Heritage Board since it is believed that was the original color of the church's interior.