An intruder at a Texas church got more than he bargained for when he encountered protective pro-2nd Amendment preacher Benny Holmes.

Lee Marvin Blue, 27, allegedly broke into The Church of New Beginnings in Baytown, Texas, at about 6 a.m. Tuesday, AL.com reports. Holmes, who was sleeping in the church at the time, was awakened by the commotion and went to investigate.

Holmes spotted Blue carrying a box filled with electronics taken from the church. Holmes told him to drop the box, but Blue made a quick motion toward him, prompting the pastor to fire one shot from his 9mm pistol, KHOU-TV reports.

Blue was hit in the right shoulder. He was taken to a nearby hospital and his condition was stable.

Blue had a previous record of burglary and intoxication arrests. He is now facing a burglary charge, KPRC-TV reported.

It was not the first time Holmes made headlines for using his gun to protect his property.

Last September, he caught a grandmother in the area who had been stealing packages from porches, and held her at gunpoint until officers arrived, the NY Daily News reported.

After that incident, Holmes reportedly preached that God wants people to arm themselves.

"He loves the Lord, a man of God, cares for his sheep, and certainly protects the property, his ex-wife Pat told KHOU.

Holmes told local media that he would prefer not to give interviews on Tuesday. He was uninjured during the incident.

Watch the video report from KHOU below.