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Example: Jesus called twelve men to be his apostles.
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Organization of the LDS Church
The organizational structure of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the LDS Church) is the same as that which the Lord Jesus Christ organized during His life on earth.LDS Church Titles
How to address LDS Church members.Priesthood
The Priesthood (Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods) held by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Information on duties, callings, home teaching, and activities.Doctrine and Covenants 107: 23-24
The twelve traveling councilors are called to be the Twelve Apostles, or special witnesses of the name of Christ in all the world—thus differing from other officers in the church in the duties of their calling. And they form a quorum, equal in authority and power to the three presidents previously mentioned.
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Apostle
From the Bible Dictionary at LDS.org
