Clergy and Staff
Brian Capanna - Rector (Senior Pastor)
Laurin Capanna - Worship Leader
Fr. Brian was ordained a priest on July 30, 2009. He wholeheartedly accepted a position at Christ Church as an associate pastor under the direction of his friend and mentor, Fr. Don. In February of 2014, Fr. Brian was installed as the Rector (senior pastor) of Christ Church. Brian and Laurin, his wife of 21 years, work as a ministry team in leading worship and occasionally working with youth and young families. They love camping and adventuring together with their four sons. As a surprise even to Fr. Brian, God has recently been leading him to befriend the homeless and needy persons of Fallbrook and beyond. He has been leading a group of helpers called "Christ Church on the Trail," and now other churches and teams have become involved in the effort!
Laurin Capanna - Worship Leader
Fr. Brian was ordained a priest on July 30, 2009. He wholeheartedly accepted a position at Christ Church as an associate pastor under the direction of his friend and mentor, Fr. Don. In February of 2014, Fr. Brian was installed as the Rector (senior pastor) of Christ Church. Brian and Laurin, his wife of 21 years, work as a ministry team in leading worship and occasionally working with youth and young families. They love camping and adventuring together with their four sons. As a surprise even to Fr. Brian, God has recently been leading him to befriend the homeless and needy persons of Fallbrook and beyond. He has been leading a group of helpers called "Christ Church on the Trail," and now other churches and teams have become involved in the effort!
Joan Perkins - Senior Warden
(pictured with husband, Laurent (Chaplain, A/V, Kairos Liaison))
Joan has served as a Vestry member for many years. She is a friend and encourager to all, and she is the exact right choice to serve as Senior Warden (namely a support and sounding board for the senior pastor). She has been our liaison for life ministries, keeping us ever aware of the needs and ministry at Hope Clinic. She is heavily involved in women's Bible study, hospitality, and encouragement to the music team. She has even visited the red carpet for The Chosen! She and Laurent have two grown sons and 5 grandchildren. Laurent is involved in many ministries, and together they faithfully support the Lord's work at Christ Church!
(pictured with husband, Laurent (Chaplain, A/V, Kairos Liaison))
Joan has served as a Vestry member for many years. She is a friend and encourager to all, and she is the exact right choice to serve as Senior Warden (namely a support and sounding board for the senior pastor). She has been our liaison for life ministries, keeping us ever aware of the needs and ministry at Hope Clinic. She is heavily involved in women's Bible study, hospitality, and encouragement to the music team. She has even visited the red carpet for The Chosen! She and Laurent have two grown sons and 5 grandchildren. Laurent is involved in many ministries, and together they faithfully support the Lord's work at Christ Church!
Don Kroeger - Rector Emeritus (Associate)
(pictured with wife, Carol)
Fr. Don entered seminary at the age of 39 following a career in the credit and collection bureau business. He has many stories of how God confirmed his call to the priesthood and provided for him and his family during the seminary years. He was ordained a Priest at St. Philip’s in Coalinga on November 24, 1985, and served as rector there for five years. He then accepted a call from St. Luke’s in Merced, CA and remained there for seven years. He feels blessed to have been called as Rector of Christ Church in 1996 and is now enjoying his new role as Rector Emeritus and support preacher where he preaches every few weeks at Christ Church. He is married to Carol and they have four grown sons. He and Carol bring joy, support and a love for worship to Christ Church!
(pictured with wife, Carol)
Fr. Don entered seminary at the age of 39 following a career in the credit and collection bureau business. He has many stories of how God confirmed his call to the priesthood and provided for him and his family during the seminary years. He was ordained a Priest at St. Philip’s in Coalinga on November 24, 1985, and served as rector there for five years. He then accepted a call from St. Luke’s in Merced, CA and remained there for seven years. He feels blessed to have been called as Rector of Christ Church in 1996 and is now enjoying his new role as Rector Emeritus and support preacher where he preaches every few weeks at Christ Church. He is married to Carol and they have four grown sons. He and Carol bring joy, support and a love for worship to Christ Church!
Gerry Teplansky - Deacon Emeritus
(pictured with wife, Maria)
After a successful and rewarding 30-year career in law enforcement, Deacon Gerry felt the Lord calling him to the diaconate. Upon completing the course for Diaconate Studies at Trinity School for Ministry, he was ordained on February 22, 2019. Deacon Gerry has been married to the love of his life, Maria, for 51 years. They have three grown children and six wonderful grandchildren. Gerry made the transition to Deacon Emeritus in November of 2025, and he and Maria remain a special part of Christ Church Fallbrook.
(pictured with wife, Maria)
After a successful and rewarding 30-year career in law enforcement, Deacon Gerry felt the Lord calling him to the diaconate. Upon completing the course for Diaconate Studies at Trinity School for Ministry, he was ordained on February 22, 2019. Deacon Gerry has been married to the love of his life, Maria, for 51 years. They have three grown children and six wonderful grandchildren. Gerry made the transition to Deacon Emeritus in November of 2025, and he and Maria remain a special part of Christ Church Fallbrook.