Project leaders facilitate the packing of Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for a church or group. That includes you if you’re promoting the project, ordering materials, equipping people with resources, organising a packing party, or initiating other related activities.
We want to equip you with additional resources to help make shoebox packing fun and easy.
A guide on how to lead the collection of Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for your church or group. Runtime: 5:31
A more in-depth look at tips and frequently asked questions. Runtime: 12:25.
Watch Part 1 of the Project Leader (Group Organiser) workshop video which focuses on how to rally others in your community to pack shoebox gifts. Runtime: 16:00.
Watch Part 2 of the Project Leader (Group Organiser) workshop video which focuses on how to host a shoebox packing party. Runtime: 10:36.
Watch Part 3 of the Project Leader (Group Organiser) workshop video which focuses on how to pack a quality gift filled shoebox. Runtime: 9:14.
This Guide provides information to equip and resource you for running Operation Christmas Child in your church, school, or community group this year.
This resource document provides information on how to host and plan a Shoebox Packing Party.
Powerpoint presentation to share an overview about Operation Christmas Child with your group. There are also slides with space to add your own localised messaging, like drop off location times/dates. Use this guide in partnership with our 2025 Guide at the top of this page.
Download and share the Operation Christmas Child ministry overview video. Full length 4 minute version.
Based on last year’s stats, come see how the collective generosity of churches and volunteers around the world has left a deep, positive impact on children from every corner of the world!
A selection of 8 colouring and activity pages for children to enjoy. They can even include them in their gift-filled shoeboxes once completed.
A printable PDF for you to share with your group about what type of gifts to include and not to include in their shoeboxes.
Read testimonies you can share of children’s lives changed through Operation Christmas Child.
Visit our website video library to watch and download shoebox recipient stories to share with your group the difference packing shoebox gifts makes in children’s lives.