Before You Leave the Locker Room

Before You Leave the Locker Room is a devotional book for athletes, both young and old. Covering topics such as: Unity, Courage, Endurance, Intensity, Focus, Determination (and many others) the book shares relevant stories, quotes from sports figures, and lessons from Scripture that will equip an athlete for his time on the field by getting his heart and mind ready prior to the game. Each devotion (chapter) has pop up boxes with significant quotes and concludes with a "Bow Your Head" time of prayer that leads the reader in a simple prayer of encouragement, motivation, and thanks. "Each player must determine the source of his own strength to be successful in the game. Before You Leave the Locker Room is a reminder of the greatest source of strength there is." --Coach Rodney Walker, GACA 2014 Hall of Fame Nominee "These devotions have been inspirational to our team. Before You Leave the Locker Room will encourage you, lift you up, push you forward, and motivate you to be a better person and athlete." --Coach Brian Nelson, Head Football Coach, Mary Persons High School, Forsyth, Georgia

Lee Sheppard is the Senior Pastor of Mabel White Baptist Church in Macon, Georgia. A straight forward communicator who believes his ministry is to equip believers to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ; Lee’s passion is to see lives transformed. His relevant biblical messages connect with both the unbeliever and the believer. His philosophy of ministry is to evaluate the methods but never compromise the message to impact the culture for Christ. Within every message he weaves the answers to real life issues and a clear presentation of how a personal relationship with Jesus can change your life. With over thirty years of ministry experience he has planted two churches and been pastor of three others. Lee has served on various boards and committees on the associational, state, and national level. In 2002 he was recognized by the Baptist College of Florida and presented the distinguished alumni award. He has been married to his wife Gina for over twenty-five years. They have three children Matthew, Megan, and Micah.