Operation Christmas Child is arranged by a non-profit organisation called Samaritans Purse, who meet the physical needs of victims of war, famine, natural disasters, poverty and disease. Their mission is to demonstrate God's love in a tangible way to needy people around the world. The aid and assistance are given without regard to the race, creed, gender, religion or ethnicity of the people that receive their help. Over the years Samaritans Purse have assisted in many disasters such as the South Asian Tsunami, the Pakistan Earthquake, the Syrian refugee crisis and the earthquake in Nepal.

God continues to be faithful to use Operation Christmas Child and The Greatest Journey to open doors for Gospel outreach in places that have never heard about the eternal hope of Christ. Boys and girls worldwide are coming to faith in Jesus and sharing the Good News with family and friends. As they do, communities are being transformed by God's love, and churches are being started.