It is the church for the Vennesla parish which is part of the Otredal prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Agder og Telemark.

At that time, the church had 2 bells which were described as "almost useless" plus several very old pieces of furniture in the building.

After many issues arising from the new location, type of materials to use, lack of money, difficulty in transporting materials, and issues with the workers, construction began in 1829 on a site just east of the old church.

The main nave and choir were made of stone and the entry and tower on the west and sacristy in the east were constructed out of wood.

Construction began in 2019 on a site immediately to the east of the old church.