It is the main church for the Rennebu parish which is part of the Gauldal prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Nidaros.

The red, wooden church was built in a Y-shaped design in 1669 using plans drawn up by the architects Titus Bülche and Ole Jonsen Hindrum.

During the renovation of 1873–1881, the paneling on the outer walls was replaced, and the church exterior was painted white.

In addition, the interior walls were clad with paneling, and a neo-Gothic cross partition, new benches, and pointed arched windows were installed.

During this restoration, it was brought back to its original design including the exterior red color.