1972
Granite City Baptist Church was officially organized at 313 28th St. North St. Cloud on Sunday afternoon, October 29. Pastor Oliver Sandahl (Lexington Baptist College and Institute) left as pastor at the First Baptist Church of Waterville, MN and moved to St. Cloud. The charter membership was signed by 28 people that day. Mr. Nick Johnson (Pillsbury Baptist Bible College) also spent much of the summer assisting Pastor Sandahl and preparing for the opening of the new church. Both men came as part of the Minnesota Baptist Association's Planting and Watering Missions. The initial action of the church was to vote in Pastor Sandahl as the first pastor. The vote was unanimous.

On Saturday, December 9, pastors and messengers from 12 sister churches met at Granite City Baptist Church to recognize it as a duly organized and constituted Baptist Church. Rev. Paige was moderator of the council and Rev. Seddon was named clerk. The twelve reviewed the church's constitution and incorporation papers to come to their decision. The vote was unanimous.

1975-76
The church spent a short time at 28 Wilson Ave. North before moving to 375 5th Ave. South. At this time Rev. Dennis Campbell was called to be pastor of Granite City Baptist Church. As an associate pastor at the First Baptist Church in Little Falls, he was in charge of music, youth, visitation, Junior Church, and the bus ministry. He also was the physical education instructor for the North Star Christian Academy. Pastor Campbell attended Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina for two years before transferring to and graduating from South Dakota State Univerity. He graduated from Central Seminary in May of 1972.

1978
Granite City Baptist Academy began their first year of Christian education with 17 students and 12 full-time teachers and monitors lead by Academy Supervisor Paul Shunk. The school began a full program from kindergarten through 12th grade. The purpose for establishing Granite City Baptist Academy was to provide young people with the unique opportunity to attend a well-rounded Bible-based Christian education that allowed students to excell in all facets of music, sports, and drama with mandatory participation in each area. During the first three years the academy gained 9 students. Since its inception, many graduates of Granite City Baptist Academy have gone on to Bible College and have used the knowledge and disciplines learned to serve the Lord.

1983
Pastor James Moeller came to Granite City Baptist. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Cloud State University and spent two years studying at Maranatha Baptist Bible College in Watertown, WI. Pastor Moeller serves as senor high supervisor, basketball coach, elementary coach, and bus captain leader.


1988
In November, a local farmer donated land at the site of 1425 County Road 134 where the current building stands.

1993
Pastor Jeff Steuerwald left as song leader at Faith Baptist in Oconomowoc, WI for Granite City Baptist. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Maranatha Baptist Bible College in 1995. Pastor Steuerwald serves as song leader, youth director, and director of discipleship.

1996
Mrs. Tresa Hugg began her service in the ministry as academy supervisor. She graduated from Maranatha Baptist Bible College in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science. Mrs. Hugg serves as junior high supervisor, girl's volleyball and basketball coach, elementary band director, and church music coordinator.