Leaders accept the call to serve in the Lord’s modern Church as Jesus’s chose and ordained His disciples. Elder Bednar, Elder Holland, and others speak of the lifelong nature of an Apostolic call to the Quorum of The Twelve and its scriptural origins.

(Acts 1:23-26) President Gordon B. Hinckley explains the process of choosing a new Apostle of the Lord.

A New Apostle

Chapter 18: Jesus Chooses His Apostles

N. Eldon Tanner delivers a message titled "Chosen of the Lord."

Chosen of the Lord

Elder Bednar speaks about the role of being an Apostle.

Elder Bednar Speaks on Apostles Role

Elder Holland tells us that Apostles and Prophets are meant to bless us all and form foundation stones of the true Church, and all of those are based upon the Redeemer.

Foundation of Apostles and Prophets

Gordon B. Hinckley delivers a message titled "God Is at the Helm."

God Is at the Helm

(D&C 107:21-38) Elder Haight teaches about succession in the Presidency.

Succession in the Presidency

President Hinckley teaches about succession in the Presidency.

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Succession of Prophets and Apostles