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In 2006 the AFLC had 43,360 baptized members in 267 churches. The estimate for 2009 saw the AFLC growing to 44,000 members. Minnesota remains the geographic center of the organization, with over 80 congregations and over 12,000 members. There are also numerous congregations in the neighboring states of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The AFLC headquarters are at 3110 East Medicine Lake Blvd., Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 along with the Association Free Lutheran Bible School and Seminary.
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