Meet Our Leadership

At Church Leader Multiplier (CLM), our leaders is more than just teachers —they are mentors, role models, and seasoned leaders who are dedicated to investing in the next generation. Our team brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to the Gospel.

Kent Shaw | Trainer

Kent is the Founder & Executive Director of Intrepid church planters, an organization focused solely on training. Kent has 20 years of service and executive management with three different healthcare companies and 15 years as the Executive Director of Harvest Bible Fellowship. Kent had the privilege of building the church planting and training arm of Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicago and planting 160 churches in 19 countries. Kent flies from Denver to Texas to teach his material which consists of four different booklets he has created. On top of that, he does weekly Zoom calls & reading with the church planters. Kent is married to Nancy and has three children and 2 grandsons.

Blair Cushman | Director

Blair grew up in a rural dairy farming community in Wisconsin and was saved at age 12 at summer camp. After completing his degree in pastoral ministry from Moody Bible Institute he worked at Winnetka Bible Church, started a summer camp program at Camp Eagle, founded a ministry with his wife called Hope Mommies, and was Associate Pastor and an elder at Kerrville Bible Church. Blair planted Redemption Bible Church in 2017 and is constantly amazed by God's work in &through the church. Blair is married to his best friend, Erin, and together they have four children, Gwendolyn (now with The Lord), Malacai, Gemma, and Savannah.

Josh de Koning | Director

Josh became a believer at age 25 and helped plant Harvest Bible Chapel Austin. He became the planting pastor for Crossway Bible Church in 2013 at the age of 40.  Josh is passionate about the power of Scripture, Christian growth, and seeing the fruit of the gospel in every day life and relationships. Josh went to Southern BaptistTheological Seminary, and he and his wife, Cara, have 4 children.

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