A while back, I sat down with Jared Wilson and the good people at For The Church to answer the question:
“While transitioning back into pastoral ministry, how do you feel more prepared for this time around?”
I encourage you to visit the For The Church website, it is a great resource for church leaders.
Matt Capps 
Matt I am grateful for this interview excerpt. I left local church based ministry over ten years ago and have had a throbbing ache in my heart since I drove out of the parking lot. The sacredness of sitting with a grieving family, praying God’s blessing on a newborn, leading in the “dividing of the word” with the body…
Though quite painful, I was touched by the interview and I thank you for posting it.
Blessings to you and Fairview