First Baptist Church of Cadillac was formed and first called "First Baptist of Clam Lake" back when the City of Cadillac was called the village of Clam Lake. It started with 7 people. The original church building was purchased for $350 and moved to the  current location in 1888. The church made it through the Depression and the end of the lumbering era.​ The church had grown to over 300 people.

In 1955 the church was remodeled and the sanctuary entrance was moved to Stimson Street. Also, the steeple was torn down and the church bell was donated to Camp Lake Louise. The Women's Ministry Fellowship was vital to the physical, financial and spiritual welfare of the church. The Men's Brotherhood  helped grow and support missions through the American Baptist mission program.They added a 30-passenger bus and a 16-passenger van. The first youth pastor was hired. 

Rev. David McMahon (pastor for the last 30 years) was brought in by the search committee to serve the growing conference. In 1988 the sanctuary was constructed and the cornerstone was placed. Two services were formed to accomodate the growth of over 400 people. The first Associate Pastor was hired. There were 80 members in the choir.  The Food Pantry was started in 1989. The Shepherd's Table began in 1990 as a once a week program that began at noon with a warm meal and ended with a Bible study following the meal. 

Spring of 2000 construction began on the North end of our building which includes the Commons area. We have helped build four churches in India and several dozen children sponsored there. We have expanded global mission involvement. A Haiti Mission Team has changed the living conditions for hundreds of Haitians.  Locally we have launched DivorceCare, DivorceCare 4 Kids, GriefShare, AWANA, Backpack, Kids Hope USA and added a full time youth pastor.