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.
Watch this helpful 6 minute video from our Project Leaders Workshop.
This Guide provides information to equip and resource you for running Operation Christmas Child in your church, school, or community group this year.
A graphic that shows the number of lives impacted by Operation Christmas Child every 24 hours.
This resource document provides information on how to host and plan a Shoebox Packing Party.
Personal stories of how God is at work around the world through Operation Christmas Child.
Here are some of the suggestions to help your church or group raise and collect these funds.
Churches in more than 100 countries distribute gift-filled shoeboxes during outreach events that focus on Jesus Christ, God’s Greatest Gift.
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!
Watch to see how your Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts are transforming the lives of children and entire communities.
Watch this Operation Christmas Child video that shares Bible verses demonstrating God’s love for children.
A fun video for Project Leaders to share themed around American football to show how to pack an Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift.
Watch the beautiful smiles of deaf children in the Democratic Republic of Congo who received shoebox gifts.
A special message of prayer to share with your church or group for the children who will receive your shoebox gifts.
Watch and share this short video that explains The Greatest Journey, which is the 12-lesson discipleship program shoebox recipients are invited to attend to learn more about the Gospel.
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.