What Do Apostles Do?

By Dale G. Renlund

Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

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Dale G. Renlund

Adapted from “Inside the Quorum of the Twelve: The Divine Calling Apostles Share with Missionaries,” Church News, July 13, 2018; and “Inside the Quorum of the Twelve: Called as Witnesses of Christ in All the World,” Church News, Aug. 3, 2018.

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Jesus Christ speaking to Apostles

Illustrations by David Habben

Apostles are called by God. They are followers of Jesus Christ.

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Elder Gerrit W. Gong at pulpit

The word apostle means “one who is sent.”

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A plane flying around the globe

They travel around the world to serve people like Jesus did.

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Missionaries teaching someone

Apostles teach the gospel and send missionaries to teach too.