Project Leader Resources
Project Leaders facilitate the packing of Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for a church or group. As you plan, prepare, and promote, please also lead in the most important aspect of this project—prayer!
Plan
Pray about setting a goal for how many shoebox gifts you will collect, and use the following resources to get your church or group ready for packing shoeboxes.

Sharing the Vision
8.5″ x 11″ (7 pages)
A guide for explaining Operation Christmas Child to church leadership.

Year-Round Collecting
8.5″ x 11″ (2 pages)
A guide to engage your congregation in gathering items for shoeboxes all 12 months of the year.


Prepare
Continue to prayerfully evaluate your shoebox goal. It is wise to pack remembering the $9 donation per shoebox, but be sure to leave room for God to work.


Gift Suggestions
8.5″ x 11″ (5 pages)
A detailed list of recommended items for shoebox gifts, based on age and gender.


Promote
Use the following tools to get the word out about the evangelism, discipleship, and multiplication opportunities created by shoebox gifts.


Spiritual Impact Stories
A collection of short stories to help you explain the importance of packing shoebox gifts.

Receiving Countries
8.5″ x 11″
A list of locations that have received shoeboxes since 1993.
Social Graphics

Build a Shoebox Online

Build a Shoebox Online Goal Pages

Ends of the Earth Social Graphics
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Shoebox Resource Social Graphics
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⇣1200×1200 Yes/No Items
Media Slides

Church Shoebox Events
Four editable ads to promote Operation Christmas Child in church announcements.

Pack a Shoebox!
An editable slide that can be customized for your church or group.

Build a Shoebox Online—Goal Pages
Update this editable slide with information about the Build a Shoebox Online goal page for your church or group.

Build a Shoebox Online
Helpful Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions or suggestions? Email occinfo@samaritan.org