Christian School Challenge

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be part of the excitement of handing out Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts to boys and girls in need?

This year, Samaritan’s Purse will be sending three people from three Christian schools on the trip of a lifetime, and entering to win this special experience couldn't be easier!

1. Inspire your school community to pack more shoebox gifts than you did last year. Register today by filling out the form below. You’ll receive 50 free shoeboxes just for registering!

   If you have already accepted the challenge, visit the Christian Schools Challenge participation page.

2. Upload an original work of art showing your school’s Operation Christmas Child spirit. Winners will be chosen based on creativity, enthusiasm—and most importantly, a focus on the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
3. Report number of shoebox gifts packed in 2024 to validate your entry in the contest. This number must be greater than your 2023 total to be eligible to win.

By Nov. 25, the last day of National Collection Week 2024, Samaritan's Purse will notify three schools of their opportunity to bring a student and parent chosen by the school, together with their project leader, on an Operation Christmas Child trip in 2025!