Through an Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift and The Greatest Journey discipleship program, God opened the hearts of Kevin and his family to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Your guide on how to lead the collection of Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for your church or group. Project leader 101 details how to plan, get the word out, then collect and celebrate. Project Leader 201 shares tips and frequently asked Project Leader questions. Watch both videos at samaritanspurse.org/occprojectleader

A more in-depth look at tips and frequently asked questions as you lead the collection of Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for your church or group. Project leader 101 details how to plan, get the word out, then collect and celebrate. Project Leader 201 provides a more in-depth look at the most commonly asked questions such as: "What size shoebox should people use?" and "Which countries are considered hard-to-reach?" Watch both videos at samaritanspurse.org/occprojectleader

Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse, brings good news and great joy to children around the world.

Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse, brings good news and great joy to children around the world.

For 25 years the Samaritan's Purse project of Operation Christmas Child has touched countless lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ--made known around the world through simple shoebox gifts. Through these gifts children across the globe learn about God's love and the love and generosity of His people.

A shoebox gift is only the beginning! After children receive a shoebox, many have the opportunity to participate in The Greatest Journey, our fun and engaging discipleship program that teaches them about God's love and how to share it with others.