Pastor Brandon Holthaus is the CEO of Rock Harbor Academy and the Senior Pastor of Rock Harbor Church. Pastor Brandon was called into the ministry by the Lord, and he has been in full-time ministry since 2000. He has had various ministry positions, such as Young Adult Pastor, Adult Pastor, and Minister of Education.
Pastor Brandon holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Columbia University, New York, NY. He also holds both a Master of Arts in Religion degree (Cum Laude) and a Master of Divinity (Cum Laude) from Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary, Lynchburg, VA. Pastor Brandon’s areas of emphasis include prophecy, discernment, apologetics, Jewish culture and background, and Biblical worldview polemics.
In 2023, Pastor Brandon started Tip of the Spear Ministry, which specializes in Bible prophecy. Tip of the Spear is part of the remnant circle of conservative prophecy ministries called to warn, encourage, and provide hope to unbelievers and believers alike. Pastor Brandon provides weekly prophecy updates, sermons, and Bible studies, which are available on various platforms, including the Rock Harbor Church website and the Tip of the Spear Ministry website. He also travels nationwide and abroad to minister to the body of Christ and educate with the word of God.
Marci Davis serves as the CFO and the superintendent of Rock Harbor Academy. Marci worked in public education at the Bakersfield City School District for 27 years, serving as a teacher, academic coach, program specialist, vice principal, and principal. She holds a bachelor’s degree with a minor in Spanish, a teaching credential, an administrative services credential, a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction, and a reading authorization certificate. Marci also has training in structured literacy instruction, which is designed to build a strong foundation in literacy, and includes strategies that address the needs of students who experience difficulty reading due to dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties.
Marci holds a bronze medallion in Biblical studies, earned through the Koinonia Institute. She is currently working on a silver medallion, and also studies the Bible through Ariel Bible College. Marci is fluent in Spanish and is currently learning Hebrew, both of which will be offered at the Academy.
Marci joined Rock Harbor Church in 2014 and has served in various ministries. She was appointed as the superintendent of Rock Harbor Academy in 2022.
Michael Hamlin serves as Secretary on the Rock Harbor Academy Board. Mike worked in public education in Maintenance, Operations, and Facilities at the Bakersfield City School District(BCSD) and the Kern High School District for over 30 years. He retired as Director of Maintenance and Facilities at BCSD in 2024. Mike has extensive knowledge of the infrastructure crucial to running an efficient and safe institution while meeting the safety and legal requirements governed by state and local entities. Mike and his wife Denise have attended Rock Harbor Church since 2011, when it opened its doors. Mike currently serves as a deacon and volunteers in a variety of ministries.