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Disciple
A follower of Jesus Christ who lives according to Christ’s teachings (D&C 41:5). Disciple is used to describe the Twelve Apostles whom Christ called during His mortal ministry (Matt. 10:1–4). Disciple is also used to describe the twelve men whom Jesus chose to lead His Church among the Nephites and Lamanites (3 Ne. 19:4).