More at http://umc.org/videos/ For years, Shane Stanford lived with a secret. When Stanford graduated from seminary and told people he was HIV-positive, even churches turned their backs. The experience tested the young pastorâs faith. Stanford remembers, âI wasnât so much upset with God as much as with Godâs people.â Twenty years later, Stanford is a husband, father of three, and a best-selling author, radio host, and lead pastor of a large United Methodist church. His story of turning fear and rejection into a positive life continues to inspire.