Beyond Kyle Road
A Journey of Faith, Family, Memories & Purpose
A memoir of a Dorset, Ohio farm boyhood, a promise to a dog named Queeny, and the long road that followed.
The Beyond Kyle Road book is a personal memoir about rural Ohio farm life, family, faith, and service. Steve McMillion wrote it after his brother, Mike, kept encouraging him to put their childhood stories on paper.
Inside the Book
Step Into the World of the Book
01
On the Farm
Hayloft games, curiosity in the dairy barn, Christmas traditions, and long summer days in the fields of rural Ohio bring Steve’s childhood on the family farm to life.
02
A Family That Grew
Parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, and foster children each play a meaningful role in Steve’s upbringing, shaping his understanding of family, responsibility, love, and belonging.
03
Growing Up and Working
From Scouts and 4-H to working behind a hardware store counter and driving a school bus route, Steve’s early experiences reveal how responsibility grew alongside him.
04
Faith and Calling
The stories Steve’s mother read aloud during his childhood planted the seeds of faith. Over time, those early lessons developed into a deeper sense of purpose and eventually a calling to ministry.
05
Service
Military service, his work as an Army chaplain, and years spent pastoring United Methodist congregations became important chapters in Steve’s life, reflecting a continuing commitment to serving others.
06
Love and Marriage
Meeting Jeanette began a new chapter. Courtship, engagement, and their wedding marked the beginning of a life they would build together, shaped by love, commitment, family, and shared experiences.