It is the church for the Tanum parish which is part of the Larvik prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Tunsberg.

The present bell tower and church porch on the west end of the nave was built.

The old main entrance on the south side of the nave was bricked up and a window installed in its place.

In 1910-1911, an extensive restoration and renovation took place under the direction of the architect Haldor Larsen Børve.

There were many changes including the demolition and new construction of the second floor seating gallery and the replacement of Peterssen's altarpiece so that the window in the end wall could be properly fitted.