Project Leader Resources
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, raising funds, organizing a packing party, or initiating other related activities.
We want to equip you with additional resources to help make shoebox packing fun and easy. In addition to the resources below, you can join our exclusive project leader email list to receive special updates.
Choose from the buttons below to view resources.
Project Leader Favorites
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Gift Suggestions
8.5" x 11" (2 pages)
A detailed list of recommended items for shoebox gifts, based on gender. The webpage also offers a way to search by specific items to see if they should be packed. -
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. -
Spiritual Impact Stories
A collection of short stories to help you explain the importance of packing shoebox gifts.
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$10 Donation Ideas
8.5" x 11" (4 pages)
A collection of creative ways to gather or fundraise the suggested donation per shoebox gift. -
Sharing the Vision
8.5″ x 11″ (7 pages)
A guide for explaining Operation Christmas Child to church leadership. -
Amazon Storefront
An optional list of quality items that are great for shoebox gifts!
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Project Leader Facebook Group
A place to connect with others in your role and to glean creative tips.
Other Downloadable Resources
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Receiving Countries
8.5″ x 11″ (1 page)
A list of locations that have received shoeboxes since 1993. -
How To Pack Promotional Insert (Editable)
8.5" x 11" (2 pages)
Six easy steps outlining how to pack a shoebox, gift suggestions, and space for local details to be used in church bulletins and community events. -
Poster (Web Version)
A poster with room for including local information.
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Journey of a Shoebox Poster
11" x 17"
A large illustrated description of the journey of a shoebox. -
Goal Page Tips
8.5" x 11" (3 pages)
A collection of ideas to help shape your Build a Shoebox Online Goal Page. -
Operation Christmas Child Logo
Permission is required to use the Operation Christmas Child logo. Please fill out the Logo Request Form prior to using it in any way.
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Social Graphics
Resources to help spread the word about Operation Christmas Child on social media.
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Media Slides
A variety of resources to inspire, engage, and equip shoebox packers at your church, group, or event.
Videos
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Project Leader Workshop Videos
A collection of the latest Operation Christmas Child project leader videos.
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Project Leader 101
Run Time: 6:18
A guide on how to lead the collection of Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for your church or group. -
Project Leader 201
Run Time: 13:23
A more in-depth look at tips and frequently asked questions. -
Top Videos
A collection of the latest Operation Christmas Child videos.
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B-Roll Footage
Run Time: 15:19
An Operation Christmas Child video to show at packing events.
Featured Resources
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Storytelling Hub Page
A central spot to find scripts, PowerPoint presentations, and other resources that will help you present the many exciting aspects of Operation Christmas Child to a church or group.
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Packing Party Page
A webpage featuring all you need to host a successful shoebox packing event, including the interactive Packing Party Planning Tool.
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Project Leader Impact Report
A colorful, two-page resource with statistics about Operation Christmas Child and The Greatest Journey.
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Preprinted Shoeboxes
Red-and-green cardboard or plastic shoeboxes make packing even easier for your group.
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Shop Our Store
We have a wide variety of items that can help you spread the word about Operation Christmas Child.
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Free Materials
Select brochures, prayer bookmarks, adhesive labels, bulletin inserts, and more to help prepare your group for shoebox packing.
