CERTIFICATION UNDER SECTION 906 OF SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
Name of Registrant: Thrivent Series Fund, Inc.
In connection with the Report on Form N-CSR for the above-named issuer, the undersigned hereby certify, to the best of his knowledge, that:
| 1. | The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and |
| 2. | The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Issuer. |
Date: February 27, 2012
/s/ Russell W. Swansen |
| Russell W. Swansen |
| President |
Date: February 27, 2012
/s/ Gerard V. Vaillancourt |
| Gerard V. Vaillancourt |
| Treasurer |