The work of Immanuel Baptist Church started in 1880, just two years after the City of Iron Mountain was founded. A spirit of evangelism was prevalent from the beginning; the people were hungering and thirsting for the Gospel. Many people were converted and saved, and evidence of great changes took place.

The first pastor of the church was Rev. N.F. Pearson. He began his ministry in July of 1882.

In 1883 the church moved from its location in Norway, MI to Iron Mountain, MI.

In 1884 the name of the church was changed to the “Swedish Baptist Church of Iron Mountain.” The church participated in the organization of the Swedish Baptist Conference of Michigan.

In the ensuing years, spiritual and numerical growth has continued. In 1960 the church relocated to its present site, where it has continued to serve the Lord and this community.

The years have witnessed many of God’s blessings. There have also been heartaches, disappointments, and tragedies. Although some have turned away, many have followed Christ and many people from Immanuel today are witnessing for Christ locally. Others are witnessing across the nation and around the world.