Cleveland, Tennessee
A new Spanish-speaking Christian community is being born in Cleveland, Tennessee. We are praying, preparing the way, and getting to know the people God is connecting to this mission.
Something new is beginning
After three years serving in Puerto Rico, God is leading pastors Rey and Krystal Crespo toward a new season in Cleveland, Tennessee.
This isn't simply about moving from one place to another. It's about answering God's call and starting a new work centered on Jesus, people, and community.
UNO is being born to be a church where people can:
We are still taking the first steps, but we believe God is already preparing the place, the people, and the resources this will need.
We are UNO.
We are praying for three things
Before we have a building or a launch Sunday, we are covering this work in prayer — for the right place, for the families of Cleveland, and for the people God is calling to build alongside us.
We are praying for the right place where UNO can begin meeting in Cleveland. It could be an auditorium, a commercial space, a warehouse, a community space, or even another church willing to share its facilities.
We are not simply looking for a building. We are looking for the place God has already prepared for this new community.
If you know of a space that might be available, we would love to talk with you.
I Know a PlaceBefore we even know their names, we are already praying for the people and families of Cleveland and East Tennessee — marriages, young people, children, those who feel far from God, those looking for a new beginning.
We want to know their stories, hear their needs, and serve them with the love of Jesus.
You can send us your prayer request. It will be a privilege to pray for you.
I'd Like PrayerWe are not simply looking for volunteers. We are praying for builders: people willing to help raise up a community centered on Jesus and committed to serving Cleveland.
You don't need a title or all the answers. We want to know your story, your gifts, and what God is placing on your heart.
If you've been praying about where God wants you to serve, we would love to meet you.
I Want to Build with UNOOur Vision
Our vision is to establish a healthy, multicultural community of faith where people can encounter Jesus, build authentic relationships, and be equipped to fulfill their purpose.
We want to be a church present in the life of our community: a spiritual home where every generation can grow, serve, and walk alongside one another.
A church where you can belong.
A family where you can grow.
A mission you can be part of.
Our Mission
To reach people with the love of Jesus, help them grow as disciples, equip them to serve, and send them out to transform their community.
We share the love and message of Jesus with those who need hope.
We create authentic relationships and a community where people can belong.
We help every person grow spiritually and discover their gifts.
We prepare disciples to serve their families, the church, and their community.
What We Value
Our identity, message, and mission begin and end in Jesus.
Every person has worth, a story, and a God-given purpose.
We don't want to move on good ideas alone. We want to hear from God and respond to His direction.
We believe no one was created to walk alone. We grow when we share life, faith, and mission together.
We all have something God can use. Every gift, experience, and skill can help transform a life.
We honor our differences and work together as one body.
We are praying for
Our Story
For years, Rey and Krystal Crespo have served as pastors and leaders, walking alongside people and families through different seasons of their lives.
After three years living and serving in Puerto Rico, they began to sense God marking the end of one season and the beginning of another. That call is bringing them back to Cleveland, Tennessee — not simply to return to a familiar place, but to obey a new assignment.
UNO is born out of that response. It is born from the conviction that there are still people looking for a church where they can feel seen, heard, loved, and accompanied. It is born from the desire to build a community where families can heal, disciples can grow, and every person can discover they have a place within the body of Christ.
This story is just beginning, and we believe God may want to include you in it too.
Meet Rey and Krystal
Pastors Rey and Krystal Crespo share a heart for people, families, and discipleship. Their desire isn't simply to hold services, but to walk with people through real life: listening to them, praying with them, helping them grow, and equipping them to fulfill the purpose God has given them.
They are returning to Cleveland with faith, experience, and deep expectation for all that God will do in this new season. They will soon share more of their story through videos, conversations, and episodes of the UNO podcast.
How Can You Be Part of This?
Receive our prayer requests and help us cover the birth of UNO in prayer.
I Want to Pray →Tell us about your gifts, experience, and the area where you'd like to serve.
I Want to Build →Get news, videos, and updates as we move toward our first gatherings.
I Want Updates →Maybe you know a family in Cleveland, or someone who could help us find a place.
Share UNO →Frequently Asked Questions
We are still praying and looking for the right place in Cleveland, Tennessee. We'll announce the location as soon as it's confirmed.
The launch date will be announced soon. You can sign up to receive updates.
UNO is being born with a special focus on the Spanish-speaking community, but people of every culture and background are welcome.
Yes. You can pray, share the mission, help connect us with other people, and follow our conversations online.
No. We're looking for willing hearts. There will be opportunities to serve, learn, and grow together.
“There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call — one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all.”
Ephesians 4:4–6
One church. One mission. One body.
Cleveland, Tennessee