Project Leader Resources
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!
COVID-19 Update
Find out the latest about how Samaritan’s Purse is making adjustments to help protect the health of those involved in shoebox collection and processing during the 2020 Operation Christmas Child season.
Goal Pages
In a few easy steps, you can create a custom webpage for a church or group to track their progress toward a shoebox goal. We’ll send you a link to share by email or on social media to spread the word!
Watch the Project Leader Workshop video and be equipped with resources and critical updates for this shoebox season. Learn more about how to effectively carry out your role in sending the Gospel to the ends of the earth through gift-filled shoeboxes.
View the resources below to get ready for National Collection Week, November 15-21, 2021. Order preprinted shoeboxes for your church or event.
Don’t forget to join our official Project Leader Facebook Group!
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.
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Sharing The Vision
8.5″ x 11″ (7 pages)
A guide for explaining Operation Christmas Child to church leadership.
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Celebration Sunday
8.5″ x 11″ (5 pages)
Celebration Event is for your church family to join together and rejoice
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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.
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Prepare
Continue to prayerfully evaluate your shoebox goal. It is wise to pack remembering the $10 donation per shoebox, but be sure to leave room for God to work.
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Gift Suggestions
8.5″ x 11″ (5 pages)
A detailed list of recommended items for shoebox gifts, based on age and gender.
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Promote
Use the following tools to get the word out about the evangelism, discipleship, and multiplication opportunities created by shoebox gifts.
Social Graphics
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Pack a Shoebox Online
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Goal Pages
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Ends of the Earth Social Graphics
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Shoebox Resources Social Graphics
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Why $10 Social Graphics
⇣1080×1920 Why $10
⇣1080×1920 Collection
⇣1080×1920 Processing
⇣1080×1920 Shipping
⇣1080×1920 The Greatest Gift
⇣1080×1920 Training
Media Slides
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Church Shoebox Events
Four editable ads to promote Operation Christmas Child in church announcements.
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Pack a Shoebox!
An editable slide that can be customized for your church or group.
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Pack a Shoebox Online—Goal Pages
Update this editable slide with information about the Build a Shoebox Online goal page for your church or group.
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Pack a Shoebox Online
An editable slide that can be customized for your church or group.
Helpful Links
Resources & Ideas Hub
Create a Fundraising Page
Read the Latest Operation Christmas Child Stories
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions or suggestions? Email occ@samaritan.ca
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Click below if you would rather visit the site of one of our Samaritan’s Purse affiliate offices:
- Operation Christmas Child Australia & New Zealand
- Operation Christmas Child United States of America
- Operation Christmas Child United Kingdom
