John Robertson is the vicar of St. John's having served as a curate in Kenilworth and then as chaplain to the University of York until 2000.

Originally from Gloucester, he worked in engineering in Rugby for six years where he met and married Sue. They have three teenage children, Stuart, Hannah and Aidan. He enjoys playing the piano and occasionally performs.

John has a concern for education in the area, he acts as vice-chair of governors for Grove CofE School, and is involved in the debate over secondary education.  He has a wider role in the Diocese connected with Further and Higher Eduction Chaplaincy and is a Fellow of the University of Gloucestershire Trust.  He also represents the Diocese on the Vale Partnership of which he is currently chair.

John says 'As Grove develops and grows we as a Church are looking to develop and grow, deepening in faith and practice, so that we can respond to our calling to embody Christ in the fabric of the community in which we are set.'