Mark 3:14

14 aAnd he appointed twelve (whom he also named apostles) so that they might be with him and he might send them out to preach

Acts 1:22

22 bbeginning from the baptism of John until the day when che was taken up from usone of these men must become with us da witness to his resurrection.”

1 Timothy 5:22

22 eDo not be hasty in the flaying on of hands, nor gtake part in the sins of others; keep yourself pure.

2 Timothy 2:2

2and hwhat you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses ientrust to faithful men,
The Greek word anthropoi can refer to both men and women, depending on the context
kwho will be able to teach others also.

Titus 1:5

Qualifications for Elders

5 lThis is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order, and mappoint elders in every town as I directed you
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