10/09/2026
Happy Friday friends.
Here's a Staff Spotlight with chaplain Misheck.
Enjoy our Q&A. 💚
💚 What did you want to be when you were growing up?
"Growing up, since I was little I wanted to own an auto mechanic shop and hire people. Looking back, I’m grateful for the journey that led me into ministry and the opportunity to serve others."
💚 What drew you to becoming a chaplain?
"Since God called me into ministry as a pastor/minister, I have a heart for walking alongside people during difficult times. Chaplaincy gives me the opportunity to offer a listening ear, comfort, and spiritual support when patients and families need it most. I’ve been a chaplain for 2 years before Amedisys and joined the Amedisys family September 2, 2025."
💚 What do you wish more people understood about a Hospice Chaplain?
"I wish more people understood how much of our work involves listening and being present. We support people of different faiths, as well as those with no religious affiliation, honoring their beliefs and wishes. (For example, a patient may be afraid of dying or worried about the family they will leave behind. A chaplain can give them space to express those feelings, reflect on what matters most, and find comfort through conversation, prayer if requested, or simply quiet companionship. Sometimes, the most meaningful thing we offer is helping someone feel heard and less alone.)"
💚 What’s a passion of your outside your Chaplaincy role?
I have 3 Main Important areas of passion:
1) Spending time with my beautiful and lovey wife with our 2 little ones.
2) woodworking…ooh boy I love it so much can do it even 1:00am.
3) Taking care for orphans back in Malawi Africa by providing meals, education and spiritual support. Having grown up in Malawi, this ministry is close to my heart
💚 What makes you laugh a lot?
When I hear my beautiful 5 and 3 old kids say things like they are 13 and 10yrs old. Secondly; When my wife and I remember a joke of 2008 when I met her first in Malawi which I said, “YOU ARE SHORT LIKE A BUCKET”
As you can see, Misheck is a lot of fun, has a heart for people and the world, and understands the heart of being a chaplain. We're blessed to have him as part of our incredible chaplain team.
If Amedisys Hospice can do anything for you, please call our office at (865)689-7123.