Holt Baptist Church began as a Bible study group organized in the fall of 1951 with the purpose of bringing God’s word to the Delhi Township community. One of the principal persons involved in starting this was Mrs. Olive Beck. After growing steadily for several months, land for the building of a church was donated by John Fay, Sr. at the corner of Holt Road and Auburn Avenue.

After fund-raising efforts, ground was broken for the church on October 18, 1952 with Rev. James Pasma pastoring. The first service was held in the basement in February 1953. The church was completed and dedicated August 22, 1954. In the summer of the same year the current parsonage was built.

After several years of growth a youth chapel/Sunday School wing was added in the summer of 1965. Growth continued and it was determined that a new sanctuary was needed. As before, a building program began and the current sanctuary building was added with much of the labor coming from the congregation. Dedication of the sanctuary took place April 28, 1968, with pastor Rev. Gordon Sanders.

After nearly seven decades, Holt Baptist Church continues in the same location with many members of the Delhi Township community having attended over the years.